Epic Water Filters is a privately held American company based in Boulder and Niwot, Colorado that designs and manufactures advanced water filtration products for home and on-the-go use. It was founded in 2015 with a mission to provide clean, great-tasting water while reducing reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

– Founding & Mission

• The company was started by Ash (originally from Australia) after witnessing widespread plastic pollution, and Joel Stevens, driven by both environmental concern and personal experience around water quality issues.

• Epic’s mission centers on reducing plastic waste and improving access to safer drinking water globally by offering powerful filters that remove many contaminants found in tap water.

💧 Products & Filtration

Epic offers a range of filtration products, including:

• Pitchers & dispensers (countertop systems)

• Filtered water bottles for travel and daily hydration

• Under-sink and replacement filters

Their proprietary multi-patented filter media claims to eliminate up to 99.99% of contaminants, such as PFAS (“forever chemicals”), lead, chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, and trace pharmaceuticals.

🇺🇸 Manufacturing & Certifications

• Epic has shifted significant manufacturing to the United States, with a production facility in Manatee County, Florida, where many components are locally sourced.

• Their products carry NSF/ANSI certifications, meaning they’ve been independently tested against recognized public health and safety standards.

🌍 Sustainability Efforts

Epic emphasizes environmental stewardship:

• 100% recyclable filters that can replace hundreds of plastic bottles over their life.

• Compostable packaging and partnerships with non-profits focused on conservation and access to clean water.

• Their sustainability page highlights community involvement (like local clean-ups) and artistic collaborations linked to environmental causes.

– Partnerships & Recognition

• The company has collaborated with brands like Nalgene Outdoor to bring filter systems to wide-mouth bottles, supporting both outdoor use and sustainable hydration.

• Their Pure Pitcher has been recognized by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) as a top performer in removing various contaminants.