6 best filtered water bottles for safe drinking
Impurities found in tap water can pose as health risks, which is why it’s better and safer to consume filtered water. Here are our top picks for filtered water bottles to ensure safe drinking on-the-go
Text: Hui Yi Phua
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Even though Singapore’s tap water is generally safe to drink, toxins such as chlorine and fluoride do still exist in our tap water. These substances are purposefully added to our municipal water supplies to kill bacteria and ensure that we don’t fall sick from consuming it. However, chlorinated and fluoridated water can bring possible negative effects on our body upon consumption. Chlorine in our drinking water, could kill the healthy bacteria in our gut that helps us maintain our immune system. There are many medical studies published on the relationship between cancer and chlorinated water. Among them, one study had found chlorinated water to be linked with gastrointestinal disorders, kidney problems and skin infections.
While it remains inconclusive that Singapore’s tap water is safe to drink without any negative side and long-term effects, it is always best to be proactive to our long term health. Therefore, we have researched for bottles that can help filtrate your drinking water and ensure that it is safe and clean for consumption.
Besides health benefits, filtered water bottles like all other reusable water bottles, are also way more sustainable compared to plastic bottles, which contribute significantly to the amount of plastic waste produced each year. Buying a filtered water bottle is a no brainer so we’ve rounded up our top 5 recommendations:
The LARQ Bottle Filtered is the newest product by award-winning bottle brand LARQ. Their proprietary PureVis technology eradicates up to 99.9999% of germs, bacteria, protozoa and other harmful bio-contaminants that may be present in your water. Their all-new LARQ Bottle Filtered uses Nano Zero filter technology for improved taste and further removal of lead, heavy metals, chlorine and particulates, effectively meeting NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 standards. Besides water purification, this bottle also has a low pressure straw that makes drinking easier, and it also boasts a lifespan of up to 2 months, which equates to a total of 151l of water filtered and 300 single-use plastic bottles. The LARQ Bottle Filtered is available in 2 sizes – 430ml and 665ml.
Price: $51.85 onwards. Pre-order now for Early Bird discounts and offers (currently only ships to US, Canada, UK and EU member countries)
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Epic Water Filters is a Colorado-based filter company that offers single-trip filters and plumbed-in home filtration systems on top of their filtered water bottles. Their water bottles use advanced ION exchange and activated carbon filter construction to purify water. This filtration system meets the national standards for water treatments (NSF/ANSI standards 42, 53, 401, and P231) and is effective in removing contaminants such as bacteria, cysts, viruses, lead, and heavy metals that may be present in tap water. Water bottle sizes range, but this one in particular is our favourite as it can contain up to 950ml of water, making it suitable for everyday use, hiking, travelling and working out.
Price: $69.95 on their Singapore suppliers website and also in-store at Balanced Living
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This Grayl Ultralight Compact Purifier filters water in the bottle in 15 seconds with just a press of a button. Its electroadsorptive media works like a magnet to capture pathogens and inorganic contaminants in the water, and the ion exchange and activated carbon technology helps to remove these captured contaminants. This 473ml bottle is low profile and can easily fit in any bag or side pocket, so if what you’re looking for is a convenient bottle to bring with you everywhere, this bottle will be ideal.
Price: $96.87 on Amazon
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Brita bottle filters use an activated carbon block form in a BPA-free housing to filter out contaminants which may be found in tap water, including chlorine. By doing so, the filter also removes the flavour and odour resulting from chlorination of the water. Brita’s replacement filters and products are known to be some of the market’s most cost-effective and easiest to date, making this 770ml bottle a good choice for long-term, light-duty use.
Price: $26.31 onwards on Amazon
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The LifeStraw Go Water Filter Bottle is a 770ml bottle which uses a long-lasting membrane microfilter and activated carbon filter to remove 99.99% of bacteria, parasites and other contaminants like microplastics. It also reduces chlorine, organic chemical matter and bad odours for better-tasting water. LifeStraw is also a B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified brand, and is committed to meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Price: $54.38 onwards on Amazon
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Another slightly more affordable option is the 550ml SurviMate 4-Stage Filtered Water Bottle. This bottle has an advanced purification system that boasts 4 high-performance filters: Medical-Grade Hollow Fiber UF Membrane, Coconut Shell Activated Carbon, Beads and Medical-Grade PP Cotton. These filters combined helps eliminate all harmful chemicals, heavy metals, viruses, protozoa, and bacteria, equipping the bottle with the ability to transform natural water source, rainwater and even puddles into clean, safe, refreshing H2O.
Price: $33.32 onwards on Amazon
