Laboratory tests of the ÖKO filtering bottle

Conforming to the strict standards of the FDA and the NSF, the ÖKO bottle is not powerful only on paper: more than 140 water samples taken from international springs and lakes have demonstrated its filtration efficiency against micro-organisms and contaminants present in water.

Independent tests carried out in the Eurofins laboratory (tap water from Limal, sampling by Euraceta) and quality control reports Ahlstrom-Munksjö, certified NSF/ANSI 42 & 61.

Results at a glance

Removal rates measured in an independent laboratory

95%

Chlorine

99,98%

Viruses

99,94%

E-Coli

99,9993%

Cysts

99,9999%

Bacteria

83%

Endotoxins

95%

Lead

95%

Pesticides

99%

Microplastics

ÖKO bottle specifications

Overall filtration — technical summary

Technology Electroadsorption and very fine-grained activated carbon
Flow rate Up to 10× higher than equivalent filtration systems (2 L/min)
Material Polypropylene (PP5) — free of BPA, phthalates and harmful agents
Chemical-free Yes
Removes Waterborne pathogens (99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9% of protozoan cysts): rotavirus, hepatitis A, norovirus, giardiasis, cryptosporidium, E. coli, cholera, salmonella, dysentery…
Filters Particles (silt, microplastics…); activated carbon adsorbs chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, flavors and odors
Filter lifespan Up to 400 L (depending on water turbidity)
Weight 147 g (650 mL bottle) / 172 g (1 L bottle)
Dimensions H 23.3 cm (650 mL) / H 26.5 cm (1 L)
Included Carabiner, pipette protector and ÖKO filter

Test details

Contaminant by contaminant

Chlorine

95% removal

Le chlore et ses sous-produits, responsables du goût et de l’odeur désagréables de l’eau du robinet, sont fortement réduits. Le filtre reste au-dessus de l’exigence NSF sur toute sa durée de vie.

10203040506070809010005k10k15k20k25k30kRetention (%)L/m²
Disruptor PACExigence NSF

Viruses

99.98% removal

Testée selon les protocoles NSF/ANSI 42 & 61, la filtration retient la quasi-totalité des virus d’origine hydrique. Rapport de contrôle qualité Ahlstrom-Munksjö ci-dessous.

Rapport de test virus

E-Coli

99.94% removal

The Escherichia coli bacterium, a key indicator of fecal water contamination, is almost completely removed throughout the life of the filter.

99,999,9199,9299,9399,9499,9599,9699,9799,9899,991002.557.510Retention (%)cfu/m² (×10¹²)
Disruptor PAC

Cysts & parasites

99.9993% removal

Cysts and parasites (Giardia, Cryptosporidium…), resistant to chlorine, are almost entirely retained. Quality control report below.

Rapport de test kystes et parasites

Bacteria

99.9999% removal

The filtration removes almost all the bacteria present in the water, a protection level equivalent to 6 log. Quality control report below.

Rapport de test bactéries

Endotoxins

83% retention

Endotoxins, fragments of bacterial walls that can cause inflammatory reactions, are retained at a level significantly higher than a reference Millipore filter tested under the same conditions.

2040608010012083DisruptorCellulose97DisruptorSynthétique83Disruptorcarbon76DisruptorSynth.+Carbon46Millipore0,10 µm26Millipore0,22 µm17Millipore0,45 µmRemoval (%)
Disruptor filtration (ÖKO)Millipore filtration

Lead

95% removal

Lead, a toxic heavy metal often from old pipes, is strongly reduced. The curve shows the concentration retained by the filter as the treated volume increases (test at pH 6.5).

02040608010012014016001k2k3k4k5k6k7kPb dans le filtrat (µg/L)Volume (L/m²)
Disruptor PAC — pH 6.5

Pesticides & microplastics

Two major contaminants, strongly reduced

95%

Pesticides & herbicides

Pesticides and herbicides present in tap water are strongly reduced thanks to the filter's activated carbon.

99%

Microplastics

Microplastics, now present in most water sources, are almost entirely retained.

Chemical compounds — NSF 401 standard

Reduction validated at different test concentrations

Compound 50% 100% 150% 180% 200%
TCEP Yes Yes No No No
TCPP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bisphenol A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Noylphenol Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Compound reduction confirmed at the indicated test concentration.

Eurofins tests — before / after filtration

Independent Eurofins laboratory — tap water from Limal, sampling by Euraceta

Pesticides & metabolites

Analyte Before After Unit Result
Desethyl-atrazine 0,065 < 0,05 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
2,6-Dichlorobenzamide 0,038 < 0,02 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Chlorthalonil M 12 0,083 < 0,02 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Metolachlor ethanesulfonic acid 0,088 < 0,02 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Chloridazone-methyl-desphenyl 0,18 < 0,01 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Metazachlor ethanesulfonic acid 0,022 < 0,02 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Metolachlor NOA 413173 0,08 < 0,02 µg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)

Heavy metals

Tap water with a deliberate addition of 20 µg/l of 12 metals — Period: July 2023

Analyte Before After Unit Criterion Result
Iron 0,02 < 0,01 mg/l < 0,2 Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Manganese 21,12 4,06 µg/l < 50 Effective filtration (81%)
Cadmium 16,79 < 0,5 µg/l < 5 Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Copper 88 < 5 µg/l < 2000 Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Nickel 20,5 < 2 µg/l < 20 Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Lead 20,5 < 0,5 µg/l < 10 Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Nitrates 31,1 31,5 mg NO₃/l < 50 Minimal filtration
Silver 18 19 µg/l < 100 Minimal filtration
Chlorates 150 150 µg/l — Minimal filtration
Effective filtration: 75% to 99.99%Average filtration: 25% to 75%Minimal filtration: 0% to 25%

Fluoride

Tap water with a deliberate addition of 2 mg/l of fluoride — Period: August 2023

Analyte Before After Unit Result
Fluorideide 1,96 < 0,1 mg/l Effective filtration (< LOQ*)
Effective filtration: 75% to 99.99%Average filtration: 25% to 75%

Minimal filtration: 0% to 25%
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Below is the table detailing the filtration capacities of the ÖKO bottle filter and a summary of the tests carried out at the manufacturer's request by independent laboratories.

Download the Eurofins report (PDF)