General Epic Water Bottle Questions

Do you have any bottles for kids?

Our OG Slim is a great option for kids. It's 20 oz, a bit smaller, and fits easily into a cup holder (or a backpack). To see that bottle, click here.

Assembling your new Water Bottle!

Yay, you got your bottle! Not sure how to set it up? Check out our video below to find out.

Can my water bottle filter grow mould?

First, let's talk mould. Mould is part of the natural environment and can grow almost anywhere if given the proper conditions to do so. One of the most recurring problems with water filters across all brands is the growth of mould and the constant co

Do you have a bottle that will fit in my car cup holder?

We do! Here's a list~. The Eco-Tritan. The Outback. The OG Slim

Do you have a water bottle that will fit in my bicycle cage?

We do! Here's a list~. The Eco-Tritan. The Outback. The OG Slim

Can I put my bottle (with its filter) in the fridge for cold water?

Yes you can! Just keep it away from the freezer ;). If the water inside the filtration media freezes then it could damage the filter, but otherwise, cold water is definitely encouraged!

How do I recycle my bottle filter when I am done using it?

You can pull off the top bit of the filter and remove the filtration media. If you can't do this, it will decompose over time. Otherwise, take the plastic shell of the filter and that can be recycled with "hard to recycle" plastics.

How long do I need to wait before drinking from my water bottle filter?

You actually don't need to wait at all! It is designed so that as you pull water from the straw, the water passes through the filter and filters out all those things you don't want to be drinking. So just get to sipping for some clean filtered water

Are the filters interchangeable for the different water bottles?

Most of our bottles come standard with the Everytap Filter, which is meant to be used with tap water. The Everywhere Filter will also fit our bottles. The Everywhere Filter can be used with water sources that are prone to containing bacteria like riv

Where are the bottles made?

Our bottles (except for our Nalgene bottle) and pitcher filters are made overseas in an FDA compliant factory. Our bottle filters are proudly made in the USA! Our Nalgene bottles are made in the US too!

How do I clean my bottle?

Bottle cleaning tips:

Why is it sucking air?

Make sure you pull the mouth piece all the way back. Otherwise, it will partially block the small air hole on the top of the lid that creates a vacuum so your filtered water stays in your bottle. Make sure the straw is securely attached to the lid an

Why is no water coming out?

If you are tilting the bottle above your head like a regular bottle then no water will come out. Think of the bottle as a glass of water with a straw. When you suck through the straw the water is pulled through the filter and thus you have purified w

How hard is it to suck water through the straw?

Our tap water filter is surprisingly easy to drink from. In fact it makes drinking water more enjoyable than drinking from a glass. Our Everywhere Water Filter requires a little more effort as the filter is capable of removing 99.99% of contaminants

Can I really fill up from any tap?

You sure can. Unlike other companies we don’t claim that our filters reduce this and that. We claim that our filters remove up to 99.99% of all contaminants found in water. What can your filter do?. To see a full list, check out our Testing & Certifi

I already have a filter at home. Why do I need a filtration bottle?

So do we. And that is why we created EPIC Water Filters. At least 70% of a person's water consumption is away from home. This means lugging gallons of filtered water with you everywhere you go. If you go away for more than a day then you have to buy