What’s really in your tap water?
This episode breaks down PFAS, lead, and microplastics and why tap water safety is a growing concern. Then FloWater CEO Rich “Raz” Razgaitis explains the science of 7-stage purification: RO at 0.0001 microns, advanced carbon, and remineralization for taste and hydration. If you’re evaluating a PFAS water filter for schools, an office water dispenser, or a gym refill station, here is a practical field guide, plus bottled water alternatives that reduce waste. (Also called bottle filling stations or water bottle refill stations.)
This episode covers:
• How contaminants get past Aging infrastructure
• Why RO alone isn’t the full story (remineralization matters)
• Refill stations vs fountains: speed, hygiene, behavior change (~9s vs ~35s)
• Practical steps for parents, PTAs, and facilities to launch a pilot fast
⏩ Jump to your favorite parts:
00:00 – Welcome to Conscious Design Podcast
00:43 – Introducing Rich “Raz” Razgaitis and FloWater
01:16 – The Origin Story of FloWater
02:58 – The Problem with Tap Water
06:56 – FloWater’s Solution
11:24 – Advocating for Clean Drinking Water
24:35 – Future Plans for FloWater
30:28 – Conclusion and Contact Information
About Rich “Raz” Razgaitis and FloWater
Rich “Raz” Razgaitis is the CEO and Co-Founder of FloWater, a Denver-based company focused on tap water safety and better hydration. After early roles at J&J and Eli Lilly, Raz led several Growth-stage companies, including scaling Univera from $35M to $100M in annual revenue. Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Mountain West) and a TEDx speaker, Raz co-founded FloWater in 2013 to deliver clean, great-tasting water where people refill most: schools, gyms, hotels, and offices.
FloWater Refill Stations use 7-stage purification with RO at 0.0001 microns, advanced carbon, and remineralization. FloWater states its systems remove up to 99.9% of contaminants such as lead, PFAS, and microplastics, and reports saving 1B+ plastic bottles from the environment. Trusted by 10,000+ locations, including Google, Hyatt, Xponential, and Oakland Unified School District.
🔗𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Rich “Raz” Razgaitis 𝗮𝗻𝗱 FloWater
Website : https://drinkflowater.com/
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🗨️ What gets people to drink more water, taste, temperature, or convenience?
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