5 Reasons to buy Epic water filters and help save the planet

Water is absolutely necessary to be able to sustain life. Our bodies are made up, on average, of 60-70% water. That blows my mind!

That being said, staying hydrated with quality water is quite important. During the hot summers, I can easily drink 3 L of water.

As you walk the streets, you can buy bottled drinking water but it is in those cheap plastic bottles that are neither good for the environment nor your health.

Last summer I installed a water filtration system in my house and now fill my metal water bottle before I leave in the morning. It has been awesome.

But if you’re here visiting, you can’t find install a water filter and while you could use cheap water bottles, I think there is a better option.

Epic Water Filters, based in Colorado, United States, understands the value of clean water AND caring for the environment.

This post will explain better the problems with water here in Turkey, how Epic can help fix the problem, and why I love them more than any other filter company.

If you want to have quality water and care for the environment at the same time, then you’re going to love this product! Let’s jump in!

Problem #1: Contaminated water

Unfortunately, so much of our water is filled with chemicals and pollutants. We can find everything from microorganisms to plastics to pesticides to chemicals and so much more in our water.

Regardless of what water you’re drinking, there are likely a lot of microplastics, heavy metals, and chemicals still sneaking their way through.

“How?” you might ask.

Well unfortunately tap, while free of viruses and bacteria often carries harmful chemicals like Chlorine and Fluoride as well as microplastics.

Most filtered water devices, especially ones for at-home use (think Brita), allow heavy metals to pass through. Bottled water often carries harmful BPAs or allows microplastics to enter the water.

All of these have harmful effects on our bodies, some known and others yet unknown.

The same applies in Turkey. Tap water here is safe to drink in that it won’t make you sick because of a virus, but the water has chlorine from the cleaning process and heavy metals from the old pipes, both of which are bad for your body.

Epic water filters can solve this problem! They have two different filters for water bottles. They have one for outdoors where catching viruses, parasites, and the like is important.

They also have one that is specialized for tap water and the focus is more on heavy metals and chemicals like Chlorine.

Problem #2: Single-use plastic water bottles

Beyond the need for clean water is the need for sustainable ways of carrying said water.

According to the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), we produce 300 million tons of single-use plastic waste worldwide. That is a staggeringly high number. 80% of that doesn’t even get recycled.

Ash Heather, the founder, says this was part of the reason he started the company. When he relocated to the US from Asia, he was overwhelmed by all the plastic bottle pollution.

Our dumps are overrun with plastic. Animals’ habitats are harmed by it. It litters our beaches, highways, and streets.

Bottles are just one of the many contributors to these numbers and definitely, something we can easily do something about.

Not all reusable water bottles are the same though.

I have seen some pretty cool-looking water bottles that collapsed and you could carry them so easily but you can’t clean them well so they grow mold and get really gross inside.

Others have great filters but the bottles aren’t so great and they leak everywhere.

Epic also has a solution to this problem!

Solution = Epic Water Filters

So who is Epic and why should you like them?

They are a water filter company that provides a water filter made in the USA. While their physical products are currently only at a local shop in Boulder, Colorado, you can buy their water filter online either at the Epic store or on Amazon.

Here are the 5 reasons I think they are different and why I think you will like them as well!

1. Epic filters filter out at least 70+ water contaminants

Their Everywhere filters filter out 200+ contaminants while their EveryTap filters out 70+ contaminants.

Their EveryTap bottle filter is meant specifically to clean 99% of the tap contaminants. This includes heavy metals, microplastics, and chemicals used in the water “purification” process.

Pro tip: They also have under-the-sink or filters for a pitcher that remove 200+ toxins and impurities. Plus you can save more than 1000 single-use plastic bottles from being tossed in the dump. This would be a great addition to your home.

If you’re headed outside the big city, you may really benefit from their Everhwere Filter. It handles not only typical tap water but also contaminants like viruses, bacteria, micro-organisms, and pesticides.

It even removed 60% of fluoride which is incredibly difficult to remove.

Their filters are top-notch! But you also don’t have to just take my word for it, you can read all about the amazing third-party test results here and understand what this filter can do!

2. Bottle options

This company understands not everyone has the same needs! We already saw they have a variety of filter options to suit your particular needs.

They have partnered with some of the leading bottle makers to produce a fantastic final product with multiple bottle options.

Glass option

This 32 oz. glass bottle is a great option regardless of what you’re doing! It has a protective silicone sleeve to protect it. The con in my mind is it is a bit heavy.

It is stylish and comes in three color options. Both EveryTap and Everywhere filters can be used easily and interchangeably.

Metal option

The Vostok 34 oz. stainless steel bottle is another great option. This bottle comes in two color options: black or gray and can also be used with EveryTap and the Everywhere filters interchangeably.

This is a double-walled insulated bottle complete with a durable powder coat to make it more durable. I personally love my metal water bottles but they are also a little heavier.

Plastic option

Then we have the Nalgene partnership. Nalgene is known in the water bottle world by everyone! They are quite sturdy (though I broke mine when it was full and it fell just right).

They are made in America and proud of it. Though they are plastic, they are made from BPA and BPS-free Tritan plastic.

The Answer option

Finally, we have their latest option which is called The Answer. This is for the person who already has their bottle and only needs the filter and lid.

It is compatible with Hydro Flask, Yeti Yonder, Nalgene wide mouth, Thermoflask, Takeya, Iron Flask, Simple Modern, Camelbak Chug, and Hydro Cell water bottles.

3. They walk the talk

Another thing I love about them is that they aren’t one of those companies that bash plastics and then use the very products they don’t want in their filter.

Epic filters are 100% replaceable, 100% recyclable, and 100% BPA-free.

They produce a quality product for a reasonable price which means that you don’t have to break the bank to drink clean water!

They are committed to the planet and have created a solution that actually works.

4. They have club prices and recycling benefits

When you join Epic, you can get a subscription with replacement filters auto-delivered to you at the frequency of your choosing for a lower price.

What’s even better is that you can send the used filters back to Epic and they will credit you a free filter for 3-4 filters you send in (depending on the style of the product).

They reward you for being a part of the solution. It just doesn’t get any better than this.

5. They give back

My final reason is they also give back. Epic Water Filters realizes that it isn’t all about them.

• They are a 1% for the Planet Member. This means that they give 1% of their sales each year to environmental organizations that are truly making a difference.

• They are also proud contributors and strategic partners with the Inland Ocean Coalition which is raising awareness about microplastics. You can get their special edition Nalgene OG bottle to further support them further.

• As a team, they do monthly creek clean-up times to prevent unwanted waste from making its way from us to the ocean.

• They also love to work with artists and design unique bottles that not only add some color to your sip but promote awesome art, near and far. Check out their Artist Series Bottles here. 

Bonus: They have an epic return policy too

Sometimes what you get just isn’t what you were looking for or sometimes there is a legitimate problem.

Epic goes the next mile in that not only does it have a warranty for the life of the product, but it also makes it easy to handle the return.

100% LIFETIME WARRANTY + HASSLE-FREE RETURN POLICY

If you are not 100% satisfied with any product purchased from Epic Water Filters, you may return the merchandise to us for a full, 100% refund of the product price paid subject to the following requirements:

Only the sales tax associated with the returned product(s) will be refunded if there are multiple products ordered. All returned merchandise must be currently for sale at Epic Water Filters. We will not accept returns for discontinued or closeout sale items.

You are responsible for all return shipment/freight charges.

Final Thoughts on Epic Water Filters

This water bottle is one of the things I recommend packing and is one of the travel hacks I recommend.

I have used many brands of water filters over the years but Epic Water Filters is on the ball when it comes to quality, value, and integrity.

If you weren’t already sold, they even come with a 100% lifetime warranty. Check it…

If you are not 100% satisfied with any product purchased from Epic Water Filters, you may return the merchandise to us for a full, 100% refund of the product price paid subject to the following requirements:

Only the sales tax associated with the returned product(s) will be refunded if there are multiple products ordered. All returned merchandise must be currently for sale at Epic Water Filters. We will not accept returns for discontinued or closeout sale items.

You are responsible for all return shipping or freight charges.

I hope you enjoy your Epic experience and enjoy the water! If you’re a woman who is traveling, make sure you check out the necessities that I recommend for us as we travel.