The Problem With "Clean" Water

We've become very good at removing things from water. Chlorine, fluoride, lead, PFAS chemicals, VOCs — modern filtration technology can strip all of it out. But here's the problem most filter companies don't talk about: the same process that removes contaminants also removes the beneficial minerals your body depends on.

Calcium. Magnesium. Potassium. These aren't just trace elements — they're essential minerals that support bone density, cardiovascular health, muscle function, nerve signaling, and cellular hydration. When your water is purified but not remineralized, you're drinking something that's technically clean but nutritionally incomplete.

The Santevia Glass Water System was designed to solve both problems at once.

What Makes the Santevia Glass Water System Different

Most countertop water filters do one thing: remove contaminants. The Santevia Glass Water System does two things: it removes 90+ contaminants — including fluoride, chlorine, lead, PFOS, PFOA, and dozens of VOCs and heavy metals — and then it restores the essential minerals that make water not just safe, but genuinely nourishing.

This two-stage approach — purify, then remineralize — is what sets Santevia apart from conventional filters. The result is water that tastes smooth, clean, and refreshing in a way that standard filtered water simply doesn't.

And it does all of this without electricity, without plumbing modifications, and without a subscription to a delivery service. Just gravity, natural filtration media, and mineral stones working together on your countertop.

The Science: What Gets Removed

The Santevia Glass Water System's filtration performance is backed by independent laboratory testing conducted by ALS Environmental (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited) in accordance with NSF Standards 42, 53, and 401, plus European standard DIN EN 17093:2018. Here's a snapshot of what the system removes:

Full results for all 90+ contaminants are available at santevia.com/pages/test-results.

The MINA Fluoride Filter: Why Fluoride Removal Matters

Fluoride is one of the most debated additives in municipal water treatment. While public health authorities maintain that fluoridation at regulated levels is safe, a growing number of consumers — particularly parents of young children — prefer to control their own fluoride intake and choose filtered water as a result.

The Santevia Glass Water System includes the MINA Fluoride Filter, which achieves >99.9% fluoride reduction — one of the highest removal rates available in a gravity-fed countertop system. For households that prioritize fluoride removal, this is a significant differentiator from standard activated carbon filters, which do not remove fluoride at all.

PFAS: The "Forever Chemicals" Your Filter Probably Misses

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) — including PFOS and PFOA — have emerged as one of the most serious water contamination concerns of the past decade. These synthetic chemicals, used in everything from non-stick cookware to firefighting foam, are called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or in the human body.

Studies have linked PFAS exposure to thyroid disruption, immune system effects, and increased cancer risk. The EPA has set maximum contaminant levels for PFAS in drinking water, but many older filtration systems weren't designed to address them.

The Santevia Glass Water System achieves >99.9% reduction of both PFOS and PFOA — making it one of the few gravity-fed countertop systems with independently verified PFAS removal performance.

The Science: What Gets Added Back

After filtration, water passes through Santevia Mineral Stones — a blend of maifan stones and bio-ceramic energy balls that naturally release essential minerals into the water:

• Calcium — Supports bone and teeth health, muscle contraction, and nerve function
• Magnesium — Powers over 300 enzymatic reactions including energy production and muscle relaxation
• Potassium — Regulates fluid balance, nerve signals, and cardiovascular function
• Trace minerals — Including silica, zinc, and iron in bioavailable forms

The mineral stones also maintain an alkaline pH (typically 7.5–8.5), preventing the slight acidity that can develop after multi-stage filtration. The result is water that not only tests clean — it tastes noticeably smoother and more refreshing than standard filtered water.

The Design: Where Function Meets Beauty

Most water filters are utilitarian objects you hide under the sink or tuck in a corner. The Santevia Glass Water System is different — it's designed to be displayed.

• Hand-blown glass reservoir — 8L / 2.1 gallon capacity; elegant, non-reactive, and free from plastic leaching
• Bamboo stand and lid — Sustainably sourced, naturally antimicrobial, and visually striking
• BPA/BPS-free upper tank — No plastic chemicals leaching into your water during filtration
• Compact countertop footprint — 27 × 27 × 43 cm (10.5 × 10.5 × 17 in); fits any kitchen aesthetic

Glass doesn't absorb odors, doesn't leach chemicals, and doesn't degrade over time. It's the ideal material for storing drinking water — and it looks beautiful doing it.

Lifetime Warranty + Money-Back Guarantee

Santevia backs the Glass Water System with a Lifetime Warranty on the system itself — a level of confidence that's rare in the home water filtration category. If you don't love the taste of your water after using the system, Santevia offers a money-back guarantee.

This isn't a product that's designed to be replaced every few years. It's an investment in your household's water quality that's built to last.

Who Is the Santevia Glass Water System For?

The Santevia Glass Water System is the right choice for:

• Health-conscious households who want complete control over what's in their drinking water
• Families with young children who prioritize fluoride removal and heavy metal reduction
• Alkaline water enthusiasts who want natural remineralization without ionizers or chemicals
• Design-forward homes where a beautiful countertop object matters as much as performance
• Renters and apartment dwellers who can't install under-sink or whole-home systems
• Anyone reducing bottled water who wants tap-quality water that actually tastes better than bottled

How It Compares to Other Filtration Options

• vs. Standard pitcher filters (Brita, PUR): Santevia removes fluoride and PFAS; standard pitchers do not. Santevia also remineralizes; pitchers do not.
• vs. Reverse osmosis systems: RO removes more contaminants but also strips all minerals and requires plumbing installation. Santevia remineralizes naturally and requires no installation.
• vs. Bottled water: Santevia costs a fraction of bottled water over time, eliminates plastic waste, and delivers independently tested water quality.
• vs. Water ionizers: Ionizers create alkaline water electrically but don't remove contaminants. Santevia does both — naturally.

What’s in the Box

The Santevia Glass Water System ships complete and ready to use from day one:

• Hand-blown glass lower reservoir (8L)
• BPA/BPS-free upper filtration tank
• Bamboo stand and lid
• MINA Fluoride Filter (installed)
• Mineral Stones
• Setup instructions

The Bottom Line

The Santevia Glass Water System (SKU: 9GS-300) represents a fundamentally different approach to home water filtration: not just removing what's harmful, but restoring what's beneficial. With independently verified removal of 90+ contaminants — including fluoride, PFAS, lead, and chlorine — combined with natural mineral remineralization, a lifetime warranty, and a design that belongs on display, it's one of the most complete countertop water solutions available.

Clean water is the foundation of good health. Mineralized, alkaline, beautifully filtered water is the complete picture.