Zuvo Water Purator: Review & Giveaway

I was sent a  Zuvo Purator water filtration system with UV germ killing technology a few weeks ago to review.   The Purator uses a unique 3 prong approach to thoroughly purify your water.  Not only is the water filtered, it is also ozonated and treated with UV light to kill germs.

The 5-step filtration process mirrors the the ways nature purifies water.

1. Ozonation ~Just as lightening cleanses the water in the air surrounding it, the Zuvo Water Purator mixes ozone with incoming tap water.  This results in better taste and contaminant reduction.
2. Ultraviolet Light ~The water is next flooded with high-intensity UV light.  This mimics how solar energy cleans the water in the upper atmosphere.
3. Photo-oxidation ~ The UV and ozone are combined in a patented process which releases powerful oxidizers to further treat the water.
4. Filtration with Lead Removal ~ The water is then filtered through Class 1 Particulate Reduction Filter.  This removes chlorine, lead, and particulate matter, in much the same way spring water is filtered through the earth.
5. Post-Filtration UV ~ Just to be safe, the water is once again treated with germ killing UV light.

Not only does the Zuvo Water Purator provide amazingly clean water, but the filters last an estimated 6 months, and the UV bulb up to 3 years.  I hate the hassle and cost of filter changes, so this really appeals to me.

The filtering process is neat to watch.  The water bubbles and churns around the glowing UV bulb, after you shut off the tap, the Zuvo Purator shuts itself off and the filtration tube takes on the look of brushed stainless.  This may just get your kids excited to drink water.

Setting up the Zuvo system above the counter only took at couple minutes.  It is pretty much ready to go, as is.  Simply plug the unit into a GFC electrical plug, and screw the nozzle onto the faucet.  The unit must then be run for 5 minutes prior to drawing any drinking water.  Under counter system set-up has more to it, and a faucet butler is required.  This is not an option for us anyway, since  the faucet holes on our vintage sink, come out of the back splash.

This water filter system will will not only save the expense of bottled water, but will keep numerous water bottles from having to be recycled.  The Purator is replacing regular faucet mount filters in our house, so our savings calulations are not as great as those who purchase bottled water.  It is estimated that the average bottle purchasing household could save approximately $2000 in a 2 year span, by switching to a Zuvo purifier, not to mention all the wasted plastic bottles that would be avoided.

Disclosure: While I received a purator for the purpose of this review, all opinions presented here are my own, and no monetary compensation was given.

Giveaway

Zuvo has generously offered to send the winner of this giveaway a Water Purator of their own.

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