Drop! provides a sustainable, cartridge-free water filtration system that removes emerging contaminants like PFAS and microplastics. Their artisanal water fountains use activated carbon to deliver cleaner, aerated water with an annual consumable cost of approximately €30.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional water filtration systems often rely on disposable plastic cartridges, contributing to environmental waste and incurring recurring costs for consumers. Furthermore, many systems are not optimized to remove emerging contaminants such as PFAS and microplastics, leaving users concerned about water quality.
Solution
Drop! offers a sustainable and aesthetically designed water filtration solution that eliminates the need for plastic cartridges. Their artisanal water fountains utilize a unique filtration method to remove emerging contaminants like PFAS and microplastics, ensuring a higher quality of drinking water. The system is designed to be cost-effective, with consumable filters costing approximately €30 per year, and it incorporates a visual element of water aeration through a vortex mechanism. This approach provides a blend of advanced filtration technology, elegant design, and environmental consciousness for home use.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes environmentally conscious consumers seeking high-quality drinking water at home and individuals who value design and sustainability in their household products.
Features
- Water filtration system designed with 0% plastic in the water pathway.
- Utilizes activated carbon derived from coconut shells for contaminant reduction.
- Achieves up to 97% reduction in PFAS and 82% reduction in chlorothalonil metabolite.
- Filtration process includes a vortex mechanism for water aeration and oxygenation.
- Consumable filter material (activated carbon) requires replacement approximately every month for optimal performance.
- Annual consumable cost estimated at €30 for the fountain and €15 for the portable bottle.
- Fountain dimensions: 18 x 40 cm for the 1L model.
- Bottle dimensions: 6 x 24 cm for the 0.5L model.
- Components are designed for disassembly and are dishwasher-safe.
- Activated carbon filters are available in bulk for annual supply.
- Activated carbon for the portable bottle is impregnated with silver ions to inhibit bacterial growth without leaching into the water.
- Filtration speed for the fountain: 1L in under 2 minutes.
- Filtration speed for the bottle: 0.5L in 15 minutes.
- Certified to NSF, AWWA, and EN standards, with analysis results available.