We believe wellness starts with evidence. That’s why every step of our hydration protocol is grounded in scientific research and developedin collaboration with nutrition and water chemistry experts. From advanced filtration to precision nutrient infusion, our system delivers measurable benefits. No trends, no guesswork, just results you can feel.
Hydration today means compromising on taste, health, or practicality.
Tap water is easy to access—but trust in it is fading. People worry it’s contaminated with microplastics, heavy metals, or chemicals leaching from outdated infrastructure.
Bottled water is convenient but expensive, unsustainable, and inconsistent in quality.
Functional drinks may promise performance but are often packed with sugars, artificial ingredients, or vague formulations.
Filter jugs feel like a step up, but they’re not strong enough. They can easily become contaminated if not maintained, and many don’t remove enough to make a real health difference.
The result?
People stay under-hydrated, over-caffeinated, and stuck with water that doesn’t match their lifestyle, performance goals, or health standards.
Most people don’t drink enough water—and when they do, it’s often the wrong kind.
They avoid tap water due to taste or trust issues. They grab bottled or sugary drinks for convenience and flavor. And the “functional” hydration category is a confusing mess of artificial options and marketing claims.
Hydration ends up as an afterthought—when it should be the baseline.
Dehydration has a ripple effect across health, focus, and performance—at scale.
Even mild dehydration (just 1–2%) can reduce cognitive function, impair mood, and lower physical performance. In the workplace, that leads to lost productivity, increased errors, and reduced focus.
Despite the impact, most systems built to support healthy hydration are outdated, inconvenient, or ineffective.
Remove contaminants from your tap water with the MY™ Station for cleaner, better-tasting water.
Add your preferred mineral blend—for hydration that fits your lifestyle and makes you want to drink more.
Boost your hydration with a blend of natural electrolytes and botanical extracts, designed to support targeted health outcomes across performance, wellness and longevity.
Good enough isn’t good enough. That’s why we pushed our purification system through one of the most rigorous, independent testing standards available.
Sküma’s Super-Filter was independently validated in February 2025 by a leading French laboratory, accredited by COFRAC — the national accreditation body trusted by hospitals, pharmaceutical labs, and food safety authorities.
Below are the exact contaminants we remove — and by how much. Real numbers. Real science. Zero guesswork.
Our comprehensive testing covers all major contaminant categories found in drinking water. This summary provides an overview of our filtration performance across key areas of concern.
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy metals | µg/L | 253 | <3.2 | 98.7 to 99.9% |
| Sum of 20 PFAS | µg/L | 1792 | <0.056 | 99.9% |
| TFA: Trifluoroacetic acid | µg/L | 0.9 | <0.35 | 61% |
| Microplastics | # parts | 316 | 6 | 98.1% |
| Drug residues | µg/L | 0.025 | <0.004 | 86 to 99.9% |
| 165 Pesticides & Plant protection products | µg/L | 1.386 | 0.022 | 98.3 to 99.9% |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) | µg/L | 0.28 | <0.13 | 53.9 to 99.9% |
| Sulfates | mg/L | 17 | <2.5 | 85 to 99.9% |
| Nitrates | mg/L | 380 | 30 | 92% |
| Chlorides | mg/L | 22 | <0.1 | 95 to 99.9% |
| Fluorides | mg/L | 0.59 | <0.1 | 83.1 to 99.9% |
| Vinyl Chlorid Monomer (VCM) | µg/L | 0.2 | <0.1 | 55 to 99.9% |
| Perchlorates | µg/L | 10 | <0.1 | 90 to 99.9% |
| Total hardness | mg/L eq.ppm | 315 | 14 | 96% |
| Chlorine total | mg/L | 0.08 | <0.04 | 99.9% |
Heavy metals in tap water, such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium, often originate from corroded plumbing, industrial runoff, mining activities, or old municipal infrastructure. These contaminants can leach into the water supply as pipes age or when environmental safeguards fail. Long-term exposure to heavy metals, even at low levels, can pose serious health risks—affecting the nervous system, kidneys, and liver, and potentially increasing the risk of cancer or developmental disorders in children. Because these metals are odorless and tasteless, their presence often goes unnoticed without proper testing or filtration.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Metals | µg/L | 253 | <3.2 | 96.7 to 99.9% |
| Aluminium | µg/L | 590 | <20 | 97 to 99.9% |
| Arsenic | µg/L | 56 | <0.2 | >99.9% |
| Manganese | µg/L | 570 | <6 | >99.9% |
| Barium | µg/L | 0.61 | <0.02 | 97 to 99.9% |
| Cadmium | µg/L | 5.9 | <0.03 | >99.9% |
| Chromium | µg/L | 58 | <1 | 98 to 99.9% |
| Copper | µg/L | 0.09 | <0.01 | 90 to 99.9% |
| Iron | µg/L | 570 | <10 | 98 to 99.9% |
| Mercury | µg/L | 0.8 | <0.015 | 98 to 99.9% |
| Nickel | µg/L | 58 | <1 | 98 to 99.9% |
| Lead | µg/L | 58 | <0.4 | >99.9% |
| Selenium | µg/L | 64 | <0.5 | >99.9% |
| Zinc | µg/L | 0.07 | <0.01 | 86 to 99.9% |
| Molybdenum | µg/L | 460 | <20 | 95 to 99.9% |
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of synthetic “forever chemicals” that have been widely used in industrial and consumer products like non-stick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foams. These chemicals are extremely resistant to degradation, allowing them to persist in the environment—and the human body—for decades. PFAS often enter tap water supplies through industrial discharge, landfill runoff, and contaminated soil. Prolonged exposure has been linked to serious health risks including immune system suppression, hormonal disruption, liver damage, high cholesterol, and increased risk of cancers such as kidney and testicular cancer. Because PFAS are highly stable, they are notoriously difficult to filter out with conventional water treatment methods. Their growing presence in drinking water has raised global alarm, with regulatory agencies now scrambling to set stricter limits and remove these toxins from public water systems.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS | µg/L | 0.068 | <0.0028 | 96.2 to 99.9% |
| PFBA (Perfluorobutanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.1 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFBs (Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.1 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFDA (Perfluorodecanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.012 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFDoDA (Perfluorododecanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.087 | <0.0050 | 94 to 99.9% |
| PFDoDS (Perfluorododecanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.050 | <0.0050 | 90 to 99.9% |
| PFDS (Perfluorodecanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.076 | <0.0050 | 93 to 99.9% |
| PFHpA (Perfluoroheptanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.11 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFHpS (Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.1 | <0.0050 | 95 to 99.9% |
| PFHxA (Perfluorohexanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.11 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFHxS (Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.12 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFNA (Perfluorononanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.12 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFNS (Perfluorononanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.089 | <0.0050 | 94 to 99.9% |
| PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.11 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.13 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.11 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFPeS (Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.14 | <0.0010 | >99.9% |
| PFTrDA (Perfluorotridecanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.06 | <0.0050 | 92 to 99.9% |
| PFTriS (Perfluorotridecanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.050 | <0.0050 | 90 to 99.9% |
| PFUDS (Perfluoroundecanesulfonic acid) | µg/L | 0.050 | <0.0050 | 90 to 99.9% |
| PFUnDA (Perfluoroundecanoic acid) | µg/L | 0.11 | <0.0050 | 95 to 99.9% |
| Sum of the 20 perfluorines (PFAS) | µg/L | 1792 | <0.056 | >99.9% |
| TFA (Trifluoroacetic acid) | µg/L | 0.9 | <0.35 | 61 to 99.9% |
Microplastics in tap water are tiny plastic particles—often less than 5 millimeters in size—that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic waste, synthetic textiles, and personal care products. These particles can enter water systems through wastewater discharge, stormwater runoff, and aging plastic infrastructure. Due to their small size and widespread presence, microplastics are difficult to detect and remove using conventional water treatment methods. Studies suggest that ingestion of microplastics may lead to inflammation, hormonal disruption, and potential long-term impacts on the digestive and immune systems. Their persistence in the environment and unknown cumulative effects make them a growing concern for both human health and ecological safety.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microplastics | # parts | 316 | 6 | 98.1% |
Pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, frequently find their way into tap water through agricultural runoff, rainwater infiltration, and improper disposal. Designed to disrupt biological systems, these chemicals don’t just target pests—they can also interfere with human health when ingested over time. Prolonged exposure to pesticide residues in drinking water has been linked to a range of health issues, including hormonal disruption, reproductive problems, developmental delays in children, and increased risk of certain cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma. Some pesticides, like atrazine and glyphosate, are particularly persistent in the environment and resistant to conventional water treatment processes. Their presence in tap water is a growing concern, especially in agricultural regions where chemical use is heavy and consistent, underscoring the need for advanced filtration to ensure water safety.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pesticides | µg/L | 1.386 | <0.0236 | 89.7 to 99.9% |
| Metabolites | µg/L | 0.263 | <0.027 | 90 to 99.9% |
| Triazines | µg/L | 0.158 | <0.021 | 87 to 99.9% |
| Amides | µg/L | 0.164 | <0.024 | 85 to 99.9% |
| Organohalogenes | µg/L | 0.207 | <0.017 | 92 to 99.9% |
| Ureas | µg/L | 0.215 | <0.02 | 91 to 99.9% |
| Carbamates | µg/L | 0.195 | <0.02 | 90 to 99.9% |
| Sulfonylureas | µg/L | 0.154 | <0.02 | 87 to 99.9% |
| Acids | µg/L | 0.260 | <0.04 | 85 to 99.9% |
| Triazoles | µg/L | 0.244 | <0.02 | 92 to 99.9% |
| Miscellaneous | µg/L | 1792 | <0.056 | >99.9% |
Fluoride is intentionally added to many municipal water supplies to reduce tooth decay, but its presence in tap water remains controversial. Prolonged exposure to fluoride—even at levels considered safe by some standards—has been linked to a range of health concerns. These include dental fluorosis, which causes visible staining and damage to tooth enamel, as well as skeletal fluorosis, a debilitating condition that affects bones and joints. Emerging research also points to potential connections between chronic fluoride intake and thyroid suppression, lower IQ in children, and disruption of key neurological and hormonal functions. Because fluoride is colourless, tasteless, and not easily removed by standard filtration, its accumulation often goes unnoticed—raising growing concerns about long-term health risks associated with continuous consumption.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorides | mg/L | 0.59 | <0.1 | 83.1 to 99.9% |
Hormonal contaminants in tap water, particularly synthetic and natural estrogens like 17β-estradiol, are an emerging concern due to their powerful biological activity even at extremely low concentrations. These compounds often enter the water supply through pharmaceutical waste, human excretion, and agricultural runoff containing livestock hormones. 17β-estradiol, a potent form of estrogen, can disrupt the endocrine system—interfering with hormone regulation, reproductive development, and fertility in both humans and aquatic life. Studies have shown that exposure to trace levels of this hormone can lead to feminization in fish populations and may contribute to early puberty, reduced sperm counts, and hormone-sensitive cancers in humans. Standard municipal water treatment facilities are not equipped to fully remove these contaminants, making advanced filtration essential for those seeking to avoid long-term exposure.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Residue | µg/L | 0.565 | <0.005 | >99.9% |
| Hormones (17ß-estradiol) | µg/L | 0.025 | <0.005 | 80 to 99.9% |
| Ibuprofen | µg/L | 0.54 | <0.0 | 100% |
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate into the air and can contaminate tap water through industrial runoff, agricultural chemicals, and leaching from landfills or outdated piping systems. Common VOCs in water include benzene, chloroform, and trichloroethylene—many of which are classified as carcinogens or toxic to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system. These compounds can enter water supplies through everything from fuel spills to household products and dry-cleaning chemicals. Prolonged exposure, even at low levels, has been associated with increased cancer risk, immune system suppression, and developmental issues. Because VOCs are resistant to conventional water treatment methods and often go undetected by taste or smell, advanced filtration is critical for reducing exposure and protecting long-term health.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile organic compounds (VOC) | µg/L | 0.282 | <0.130 | 53.9 to 99.9% |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | µg/L | 0.38 | <0.10 | 74 to 99.9% |
| Vinyl chloride | µg/L | 0.22 | <0.10 | 55 to 99.9% |
| Hexachlorobutadiene | µg/L | 0.21 | <0.15 | 30 to 99.9% |
| Tetrachloroethylene | µg/L | 0.3 | <0.15 | 50 to 99.9% |
| Trichloroethylene | µg/L | 0.3 | <0.15 | 50 to 99.9% |
| Benzene | µg/L | 0.35 | <0.10 | 71 to 99.9% |
Chlorine and other disinfectants are widely used in municipal water systems to eliminate harmful pathogens, but their use comes with a hidden cost: disinfection by-products (DBPs). When chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic matter in water, it forms toxic compounds such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). Prolonged exposure to these DBPs has been linked to serious health risks, including bladder cancer, reproductive complications, developmental issues in children, and liver or kidney damage. Chlorine itself can also cause skin irritation, respiratory problems, and disrupt the balance of healthy gut bacteria. Though these chemicals serve a critical role in making water microbiologically safe, their presence in drinking water highlights a difficult trade-off—cleaning water while introducing new risks. Advanced filtration is essential to remove both chlorine and its harmful by-products, offering a safer and more balanced approach to hydration.
See below a breakdown of what is removed:
| Contaminant | Unit | Tap Water | After Sküma | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine & other disinfectant byproduct | µg/L | 2.15 | <0.183 | 84.3 to 99.9% |
| Total Chlorine | µg/L | 0.08 | <0.04 | 50 to 99.9% |
| Bromoform (tribromomethane) | µg/L | 2.9 | <0.25 | 91 to 99.9% |
| Dichlorobromomethane | µg/L | 1.2 | <0.10 | 92 to 99.9% |
| Chlorodibromomethane |
All reduction percentages are based on independent laboratory testing conducted according to NSF/ANSI standards. Actual performance may vary based on water quality and usage conditions.
