Does the water filtration protect against Giardia?

No, GOBIE has been designed to reduce specific aesthetic or non-health- related contaminants including (chlorine, taste and odor, and particulates) that may be present in public or private drinking water.

GOBIE H2O is committed to creating water filtration products that ensure pure water anywhere for anyone. In the near future we plan on introducing multiple products that ensures clean water for everyone, and the filtration of potentially deadly contaminants such as Giardia is one of our main concerns.

What kind of filter does the bottle use? Charcoal?

The flagship GOBIE water bottle uses an active carbon filter that is caged by a 100% compostable cartridge housing. The filter is designed to virtually eliminate chlorine, taste, odor and particulates for 3 months or 100 gallons from and municipal water source under normal conditions of use. The active carbon filtration method is the oldest, and most effective form of water filtration of this kind.

How often do I have to replace the filter?

The filter is designed to virtually eliminate chlorine, taste, odor and particulates for 3 months or 100 gallons from and municipal water source under normal conditions of use.

Does the bottle come in other colors? sizes?

For now the flagship GOBIE water bottle is a monochromatic blue color scheme and hold 22 US fluid ounces of water. In the near future we will begin offering multiple colors and sizes to our product line.

Where do I buy replacement filters? How much do they cost?

Currently GOBIE water bottles are exclusive to our website, Gobieh2o.com. The retail cost for a replacement filter is $9.99.

Can I filter stream, pond and lake water safely with this bottle?

No, Gobie water bottles are intended to filter contaminants present in municipal water sources only. We are currently working to develop multiple products that will do so, they will be available in the near future.

How much does the bottle cost?

The current retail price for a GOBIE water bottle is $29.95 and includes a replaceable compostable filter which is good for 3 months or 100 gallons.

Are discounts available for bulk orders?

Currently there are no discounts for multiple orders, we will soon release wholesale cost for bulk orders and custom graphics. If any consumer/ organization wishes to place a substantial order over 20 products please contact us through our website and we will provide an estimate for you immediately.

Is the bottle dishwasher safe?

We are currently testing the effects created by washing GOBIE in a dishwasher. The materials used in the creation of the product are all individually dishwasher safe, although final testing will allow us to give a final answer prior to shipping the first product.

I heard plastic water bottles release dioxin (a cancer causing chemical). How do you respond to this?

We take pride in the fact all Gobie water bottles use the safest, most reliable materials on the market. We have gone out of our way to listen to the scientists and ensure our consumers benefit from a product that produces pure great tasting water with no negative health side effects.

As far as dioxin, please refer to the article by PHD Rolf Halden, a leading doctor on the subject.

What exactly does BPA free mean?

Gobie water bottle use only *BPA FREE materials, as it is a nasty chemical that creates major negative side effects to humans. The release of BPA into water and food is a result of non-BPA free plastic materials being heated by the air or sun and breaking that plastic/chemical down into its original state.