ecoturbino body+ water SLIM filter shower system | Activated carbon filters pollutants + chlorine removal | Professional skin and hair protection PLUS 50% water saving in showers

No, according to the riva filter material manufacturer, the DVGW fundamentally refuses to issue certifications for water filter systems with a filter fineness below 80 micrometers. Riva water filter materials are well below 80 μ. Our fine-pored, efficient filter solutions start at 20 μ.
The following reasons are inexplicably cited:

1. a) that no corresponding test regulations exist
2. b) that drinking water from public water supplies does not require further treatment, as it is thoroughly and regularly tested by water supply companies and monitored by the health authorities as part of state health oversight.

Corresponding requests from riva, filter material manufacturers, and other water filter manufacturers are regularly rejected on this basis. This happens without any consideration of the facts proven by expert opinions and certificates, which show that activated carbon filters and membrane filters naturally remove substances that:

1. a) enter the water after leaving the waterworks – copper and lead from pipes and fittings – bacteria from leaks and stagnation – chlorine from disinfection measures
2. b) are currently not even tested for in waterworks’ monitoring due to cost reasons, such as pharmaceutical residues, hormones, PFTs, and many others… but CAUTION, these are demonstrably and increasingly present in water. Approximately 90% of waterworks are also unable to filter them out.
3. c) cause taste and odor issues in water. These are not objectively verified within the scope of the “thorough investigations by water supply companies” (see above), apart from the requirement that water should be odorless and tasteless, and are known to be difficult to objectively determine.

Furthermore, the (private-law) DVGW’s claims that only devices and products with a DVGW test mark may be used are legally incorrect.
CONCLUSION:
For the reasons mentioned, we cannot provide DVGW certification, as the DVGW refuses to test and/or we receive only delayed responses to inquiries, and/or these inquiries fizzle out due to a lack of assigned responsibility.
Quality assurance and certification:
riva and our selected filter material suppliers use exclusively certified materials for filtration.
All materials also meet the requirements of food safety (LMBG, KTW guideline).

The cartridge housings of the rivaALVA series are made from sustainable, bio-organic material and are thus biodegradable, theoretically compostable.
However, the filter materials inside the cartridge are problematic, as they have collected pollutants.
For this reason, a used filter cartridge should be disposed of in residual waste, where it is typically thermally disposed of (incineration).

riva filter solutions have been tested and certified by various institutions. Upon request, we are happy to provide you with the individual certificates and expert opinions.

Because sustainable systems and water filters are a matter of TRUST.

Just like ecoturbino, riva works only with certified materials and thoroughly tests filter material and filter performance.
Laboratory and test certificates underscore this, ensuring the efficiency and quality of riva water filter systems are always transparent.
As a system provider, we don’t just want to sell water filters; we want you to choose a shower system that truly fits your individual needs.
Our ecoturbino shower filter system solutions are modularly designed. If needed, they can be expanded with additional filter units, as the housings can be easily screwed together. Please contact us if needed.
Quality is close to our hearts, which is why ecoturbino and riva produce all their products in Germany.

The flow rate of the cartridges depends on the specific cartridge type.
However, generally speaking, all cartridges achieve a flow rate of between 8–11 l/min at a standard household water pressure of approximately 3 bar.
However, the shower system is limited to 6.5 liters per minute by the special ecoturbino system to extend the filter’s lifespan.

The water pressure is reduced by approximately 0.3 bar at an average household water pressure, but this is completely “neutralized” by the ecoturbino in terms of shower comfort.

The shower experience with only 6.5 L/min water consumption remains fully intact.

Even with a double filter, the water pressure is not further reduced.

Our riva water filters are suitable for both cold and warm water.
Generally, an ideal water temperature for filtration is a maximum of 55 degrees Celsius.
Most filters in the rivaALVA series can be used up to a maximum of 65°C.
For membrane filters, the following differences should be noted:

• A hollow fiber membrane filter like riva Multi can handle up to 65°C for short periods, while the rivaALVA-S Jova should not filter water warmer than 40 degrees Celsius. This depends entirely on the specific filter material used.
• When using a shower filter, it’s ideal to set the temperature to one you would shower with. A shower filter should never be used at full temperature for filling bathwater.
• At a maximum of approximately 55 degrees Celsius, the filter material remains undamaged, and the water is generally more than body-warm.

If the cartridge is replaced every 6 months as recommended per DIN 1988, and with regular use, there is no risk of germ formation.
The special manufacturing process of the activated carbon blocks provides additional protection.

Due to its filter fineness, block activated carbon, compared to simple activated carbon granules, has the property of forming a bacterial barrier for an extended period, meaning it does not allow bacteria to pass through.
If germ development occurs, it happens before the block activated carbon. However, it’s possible that inorganic metabolic products from bacteria potentially settled before the block activated carbon (e.g., nitrite) may temporarily appear in higher concentrations in the water (nitrite, for example, is hardly removed by activated carbon).
Metabolic products from bacteria can lead to temporary concentration peaks, which can be addressed primarily by thorough flushing.

Usage rules for interruptions in the use of the block activated carbon filter in body+ systems.

By following the rules below, depending on the duration of the interruption, the issue of nitrite from metabolic products can be effectively managed:
3 to 7 days: let at least 5 liters run through before reuse
1 to 6 weeks: keep the cartridge in the filter housing, let at least 10 liters run through before use
6 weeks to 3 months: remove the filter housing and store it vertically with the cartridge in the refrigerator, let at least 10 liters run through before use
3 to 4 months (or if refrigerator storage is not possible, this applies after 6 weeks):
a) Remove the cartridge, let it drain for about 1 hour (place it vertically)
b) Allow it to dry thoroughly (with the central opening of the cartridge facing upward) or
b1) dry at approximately 40°C for about 6 hours in a convection oven or
b2) dry at a sunny and airy location for at least 24 hours
(Caution: ensure hygiene and cleanliness) The cartridge must be completely dry (moist porosity = risk of mold!)
c) Pack the cartridge hygienically (foil, etc.) and store it as dry and cool as possible.
Longer than 4 months: dispose of the cartridge and use a new filter cartridge

Block activated carbon filter – Top all-rounder with a broad pollutant filtration spectrum!

The filtration spectrum of our block activated carbon is wide-ranging. The block activated carbon filters through adsorption and fine pore barriers.
Therefore, a filter solution with block activated carbon is recommended as an efficient all-round filter solution. In the following infographic, you will find an overview of the filtration and adsorption properties.
The filtration performance for some pollutants, such as bacteria/microorganisms, depends on the specific pore size of the block activated carbon.
Since pore size is particularly relevant for bacteria and microorganisms, we recommend combining it with a hollow fiber membrane filter for specific protection against bacteria and microorganisms (e.g., E-Coli, Pseudomonas, Legionella, etc.).
This double protection is found in the rivaALVA Life SafePro filter combinations. The advantage – no noticeable reduction in flow rate and maximum filtration performance.