Benefits
If you’ve ever survived a natural disaster, purified water on a camping trip, traveled internationally where the water is known to be unsafe, or seen how people live in emerging countries, then you know that there are a lot of water treatment options out there that will do the job, but they all have their limitations – lots of pumping, potential to clog, expensive, small treatment volumes, bad-tasting water, too much effort, uncertain results, etc. That’s why we designed H2gO.
Easy. The H2gO Purifier can generate disinfectant within minutes with just a couple clicks of a button to treat anywhere from 1 liter up to 20 liters (¼ gallon to 5 gallons) at a time. There is no maintenance or cleaning required.
Economical. Depending on the model selected, this device will treat over 60,000 to 120,000 liters (16,000 to 32,000 gallons) of water for an inexpensive purchase price and no operational cost.
Sustainable. There is no ongoing cost, no consumables (other than common salt), no battery replacement, and no resupply logistics. The H2gO Purifier includes an integrated solar panel, offering peace of mind in case there is no access to electricity.
Compact. It is the smallest and lightest personal purifier on the market at 108 grams (3.8 ounces), even with the integrated solar panel, two salt storage chambers, and an LED flashlight.
Effective. The H2gO Purifier kills all classes of organisms – viruses, bacteria, and Giardia in 30 minutes and Cryptosporidium in 4 hours – when dosed per instructions.
Durable. The H2gO Purifier was designed to meet military specifications. It is IP67-rated for dust protection and 1 meter water immersion up to 30 minutes, and it can survive a 2-meter (6-foot) drop, freeze/thaw cycles, and a 300-pound load.
Versatile. The H2gO Purifier can be used for small or large quantities, short or long trips, individuals or groups, and clear water or cloudy. It has neat extras like a built-in flashlight.
Why Chlorine?
The H2gO Purifier uses a small amount of electricity to convert salt into a chlorine-and-hydrogen peroxide disinfectant solution. The combination of chlorine and peroxide is more effective than chlorine alone. Although this device is not a filter, it will kill all varieties of microorganisms, even in water that is cloudy. Many municipalities use the same technology in large scale to provide the chlorine disinfection required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In fact, the EPA, the World Health Organization, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend chlorine-based disinfection because of the lasting disinfectant properties that keep stored water safe and prevent recontamination of water in pipelines.
According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, the chlorine-based “Safe Water System” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/WHO is one of the most successful intervention models in developing nations. The Safe Water System disinfects water with a mild chlorine bleach solution that is supplied on a regular basis to each user. The H2gO Purifier can easily generate the chlorine on site, achieving true sustainability through the elimination of logistics and expensive consumables. The H2gO GLOBAL Purifier follows the chlorine dosing guidelines recommended by CDC and WHO, minimizing chlorine taste in the water while still providing ample disinfection of viruses and bacteria.
As a standalone device, the H2gO GLOBAL meets WHO’s standards for water quality. When paired with the appropriate sand filter or microfilter or double-dosed, the H2gO GLOBAL can meet even the highest standards for water quality. The H2gO Purifier PRIME meets EPA’s standards for water quality as a standalone device with a single dose.