Mineral+Biome® is Origin Aqua’s chemical-free, chlorine-free pool filtration system for new and existing pools. It replicates natural self-cleaning water in a compact filtration unit, using billions of beneficial microbes to out-compete and digest harmful aquatic pathogens – a process scientists call biological predation. The result is glass-clear, mineral-rich “living water” that can meet or exceed EU bathing water standards without using chlorine, salt, bromine or copper.
Origin Aqua’s Mineral+Biome® filtration unit delivers superior pool water quality without using disinfection chemicals. By running at low pressure with reduced water turnover, it cuts energy use, reduces wear on equipment and extends filter life, while still maintaining consistent, high-performance filtration. The result is cleaner, safer, mineral-rich water with a much lower environmental footprint than a traditional chlorinated pool system.
Chemical-free mineral pool water feels completely different from a traditional chlorine or salt pool. With no harsh disinfectants, the water is softer on skin and eyes, there’s no chlorine smell, and the air around the pool is easier to breathe. Our Mineral+Biome® system keeps the water crystal clear and hygienic without chlorine, salt, bromine or copper, so swimmers enjoy a more natural, spa-like experience. At the same time, the system is kinder to the environment and your running costs, using fewer chemicals and less energy than a conventional pool.
Mineral+Biome® combines living microbial filtration with fine physical filtration to remove contaminants at the microscopic level. Beneficial microbes digest organic waste and out-compete harmful pathogens, while the filtration media polishes the water – delivering clearer, safer water than conventional sand and chlorine-based systems.
Because the system runs at low pressure and uses no disinfection chemicals, it can cut pump energy use and reduce chemical and backwashing costs over time. In many pools, Mineral+Biome® can help achieve significant reductions in energy use and wastewater compared to traditional systems, while maintaining consistent performance.
Mineral-rich, chemical-free water feels noticeably softer on skin and eyes, and there’s no chlorine smell in the air. Swimmers enjoy a more natural, spa-like experience, while the absence of disinfection by-products and reduced resource use makes each pool a more sustainable choice for people and planet.
Pool water is gently drawn from the skimmers and drains and passed through pre-filters to remove leaves, hair and larger debris. This keeps the system running efficiently and prepares the water for precise Mineral+Biome® filtration.
Water then passes through our patented filter barrel, where fine physical media removes particles at the microscopic level without chemicals, helping to maintain consistently clear water.
Inside the Mineral+Biome® stage of the filter barrel, billions of beneficial microbes form a stable community that out-competes harmful bacteria and other pathogens. This “living water” process helps the system achieve water quality that can meet or exceed EU bathing water standards, without chlorine, salt, bromine or copper
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