January 19, 2008
Product Sample
Last week I received a 16-ounce water bottle and filter in the mail. I was asked to use the water bottle and give you all an honest review, so here goes:
This is a pretty unique water bottle. While it looks like a standard water bottle, it actually comes with a filter inside which attaches to the drinking spout. According to the company’s website, the water bottle filter is designed to remove chlorine, bad tastes, bad odors, lead, mercury and other heavy metals from ordinary tap water. The filter can be used for up to 80 gallons of water, roughly 2 to 3 months. I used the bottle several times this week. I would fill the bottle with tap water before going to bed, and left the bottle in the refrigerator overnight to cool (I don’t like to drink water at room temperature). I’d then take the water bottle to work, bring it back home, and repeat the process all over again. Since I only used the bottle for a one-week span, I can neither agree nor disagree with the statement regarding the filter working for up to 80 gallons; however, I can tell you that the filter did remove chlorine and bad taste successfully from the tap water I sampled. The one thing I didn't like is that the way the filter is designed to attach to the spout limits the flow of water through the spout. I had to squeeze the bottle with more pressure than I would other bottles, and the flow of water released is noticably less than with other water bottles. That’s the only real con though. The pros are it’s easy to clean, includes a cap for the spout, and both the water bottle and filter are made of lightweight plastic. You really can’t tell the difference carrying this bottle or a standard water bottle. It's also fairly inexpensive. The bottle I received retails for $12.95. That's really a money saver since you are able to drink from the tap, as opposed to buying pre-filled water bottles. Overall it’s a good product. I would recommend it to any who have reservations about drinking unfiltered tap water, or who'd like an alternative to buying pre-filled water bottles.
