7-Stage Purification That Beats Bottled Water

What’s really in your tap water? This episode breaks down PFAS, lead, and microplastics and why tap water safety is a growing concern. Then FloWater CEO Rich “Raz” Razgaitis explains the science of 7-stage purification : RO at 0.0001 microns , advanced carbon, and remineralization for taste and hydration. If you’re evaluating a PFAS water filter for schools , an office water dispenser , or a gym refill station , here is a practical field guide, plus bottled water alternatives that reduce waste. (Also called bottle filling stations or water bottle refill stations .) This episode covers: • How contaminants get past aging infrastructure • Why RO alone isn’t the full story (remineralization matters) • Refill stations vs fountains: speed, hygiene, behavior change ( ~9s vs ~35s ) • Practical steps for parents, PTAs, and facilities to launch a pilot fast ⏩ Jump to your favorite parts: 00:00 - Welcome to Conscious Design Podcast 00:43 - Introducing Rich “Raz” Razgaitis and FloWater 01:16 - The Origin Story of FloWater 02:58 - The Problem with Tap Water 06:56 - FloWater’s Solution 11:24 - Advocating for Clean Drinking Water 24:35 - Future Plans for FloWater 30:28 - Conclusion and Contact Information About Rich “Raz” Razgaitis and FloWater Rich “Raz” Razgaitis is the CEO and Co-Founder of FloWater , a Denver-based company focused on tap water safety and better hydration. After early roles at J&J and Eli Lilly, Raz led several growth-stage companies, including scaling Univera from $35M to $100M in annual revenue. Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Mountain West) and a TEDx speaker, Raz co-founded FloWater in 2013 to deliver clean, great-tasting water where people refill most: schools, gyms, hotels, and offices . FloWater Refill Stations use 7-stage purification with RO at 0.0001 microns , advanced carbon, and remineralization . FloWater states its systems remove up to 99.9% of contaminants such as lead, PFAS, and microplastics , and reports saving 1B+ plastic bottles from the environment. Trusted by 10,000+ locations, including Google , Hyatt , Xponential , and Oakland Unified School District . 🔗𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Rich “Raz” Razgaitis 𝗮𝗻𝗱 FloWater Website : LinkedIn: Youtube: Instagram: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻” 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: Learn more: Want to turn visionary ideas into market-ready, sustainable products? 👉 🤝 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Instagram: / cdesignhaus TikTok: / consciousdesign LinkedIn: / conscious-designhaus X (Twitter): 🗨️ What gets people to drink more water, taste, temperature, or convenience? 🔔 Enjoyed this episode? Like,

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7-Stage Purification That Beats Bottled Water is an episode from Conscious Design Podcast™ by Ian Peterman.

This episode is 00:35:51 long.

This episode was published on Sep 21, 2025.

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