Not all water systems are built for optimal health.
Clean water is non-negotiable, but not all filtration systems deliver the same quality or purpose.
Whether you’re considering Brita, AquaTru, Water2, Virgin Pure, Taap, or Sküma, it’s important to understand how each brand addresses not only contaminant removal, but also hydration support.
Sküma stands out as the only system designed to purify and remineralise water with precision and transparency, making it a full hydration protocol - not just a filter. Here’s how it compares to other major players in the home water system market.
What Sets Sküma Apart?
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Deep Purification Meets Functional Hydration
While all brands here offer some level of filtration, most stop at removing contaminants. Sküma combines advanced purification with mineral infusion, supporting hydration, energy, and wellness through scientifically balanced blends.
Unlike others, Sküma replenishes magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium - key electrolytes lost during standard filtration processes.
Reverse osmosis (RO) is very effective as it uses a semi-permeable membrane and pressure to remove a wide range of contaminants, including dissolved salts, heavy metals, and some microbes - making it more thorough than traditional filters. Traditional methods like activated carbon or ceramic filtration are simpler, retain beneficial minerals, and improve taste like RO but don't remove nearly as many impurities. -
Transparent Nutritional Output
Sküma is the only system that quantifies how much of each mineral you consume per litre. While systems like Brita and AquaTru clean your water, they do not tell you what’s left behind or added back. Sküma's blends are designed for clarity and control, offering targeted formulas for hydration, gut health, and immunity. -
Installation-Free Simplicity
Some systems (like AquaTru or Water2) require plumbing or under-sink installation. Others (like Brita or Taap) are simpler but limited in scope. Sküma provides plug-and-play convenience—with no tools, plumbing, or subscription lock-ins. -
Designed for Wellness, Not Just Cleanliness
Systems like Virgin Pure or Water2 filter water and dispense it chilled or hot, but focus on convenience over nutritional value. Sküma is performance-focused, ideal for those who care about what goes into their water after it's purified.
Product Comparison Summary
| Feature | Sküma | Brita | AquaTru | Water2 | Virgin Pure | Taap |
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| Filtration Type | Multi-stage RO + Super-filter | Basic carbon | RO + carbon | Multi-stage | UV + carbon | Carbon + UV |
| Remineralisation | Custom mineral blends | None | Partial (optional) | None | None | Limited |
| Installation Required | No, Countertop Plug In | None (Jug) | No, Countertop Plug In |
Yes - Under sink | Yes - Plumbed | Yes - Install |
| Target Use | Hydration + health | Basic tap improvement | Heavy filtration | Tap improvement | Hot/cold water | Tap filtration |
| Electrolyte Support | Yes | No | Some | No | No | No |
Filtration Methods Compared:
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Filtration Method
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Approximate Micron Rating |
Typical Contaminants Removed
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| Screen/Coarse Filters | >100 µm |
Large particles such as sand, gravel, and debris
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| Sediment Filters | 20–100 µm |
Rust flakes, dirt, coarse silt, and other visible particulates
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| Fine Sediment Filters | 1–20 µm |
Fine silt, turbidity, mold spores, and some microorganisms
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| Carbon Block Filters | 0.5–10 µm |
Chlorine, VOCs (volatile organic compounds), bad tastes and odors, some pesticides
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| Ceramic Filters | 0.2–1 µm |
Bacteria (e.g., E. coli), protozoa (e.g., Giardia, Cryptosporidium), and cysts
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| Ultrafiltration (UF) | 0.01–0.1 µm |
Most bacteria, some viruses, colloids, proteins; does not remove dissolved salts
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| Nanofiltration (NF) | ~0.001 µm |
Hardness minerals (calcium, magnesium), some salts, larger organic molecules, pesticides
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| Reverse Osmosis (RO) | ~0.0001 µm |
Nearly all contaminants: salts, heavy metals, viruses, bacteria, nitrates, and organic compounds
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The Bottom Line:
If you're looking for more than just clean water, Sküma offers a fundamentally different approach: combining science-backed purification with performance hydration. While other systems may filter adequately, only Sküma gives you measurable, customisable, and functional water with full transparency.
