The water you swim in touches every part of your body. Your skin, eyes, hair, lungs and microbiome all react to the chemicals in a traditional pool. Origin Aqua’s Mineral+Biome® system creates chemical-free, chlorine-free mineral water, so you can enjoy clear, natural “living water” that supports your health instead of fighting it
Traditional pools rely on chlorine or salt systems that can dry out skin, sting eyes and irritate airways, especially in children and people with sensitivities. Mineral+Biome® delivers soft, mineral-rich water that is kinder to skin, eyes, hair and lung
In a normal indoor pool, you often “smell the chlorine” as soon as you walk in. That smell comes from chloramine by-products, not cleanliness. With Mineral+Biome®, there are no disinfection by-products, so your pool area smells fresh and clean, not like a public pool.
Children, athletes and people with eczema, asthma or allergies often struggle with chlorinated pools. By removing chlorine, salt, bromine and copper, Mineral+Biome® creates a gentler environment for those who want or need extra care.
Instead of feeling dried out and “chemical” after a swim, you step out of a Mineral+Biome® pool feeling like you’ve been in a freshwater lake or natural spa, with water that feels smooth and comfortable on the skin.
Your microbiome is the community of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live on and in your body. It’s essential for your immune system, skin health and overall wellbeing. Traditional pool chemicals can disrupt this delicate balance. Origin Aqua’s living water approach is designed to support, not damage, your microbiome.
Your skin’s outer layer is home to billions of beneficial bacteria that form a natural protective barrier. Strong chemical disinfectants can strip away this barrier, leaving skin dry, irritated and more vulnerable. Mineral+Biome® uses biological filtration and minerals instead of harsh disinfectants, helping your skin stay balanced and resilient.
Since 2013, Origin Aqua has been working with our microbiologists to understand how beneficial microbes and minerals can keep water clean without chlorine. By avoiding aggressive disinfectants, our system helps protect not only your microbiome, but also the wider environment around your pool.
Natural microbial loops in lakes and springs have taken billions of years to evolve. Origin Aqua’s Mineral+Biome®system captures this idea in a compact filtration unit, delivering chemical-free, mineral water that supports your health and immunity without toxic by-products or chlorine smell.
Your guide to understanding the health benefits of chemical-free mineral pools.
Yes. our Mineral+Biome® uses beneficial microbes and advanced filtration to keep the water clean and clear, meeting or exceeding recognised bathing water standards, without the need for chlorine, salt or bromine.
Many people with eczema, psoriasis, asthma or allergies find traditional pools uncomfortable. Removing chlorine, chloramines, salt and other harsh chemicals will make the water much gentler and reduce irritation for sensitive swimmers.
No. That typical “pool smell” is caused by chlorine by-products in the air. Because Mineral+Biome® does not use chlorine disinfection, your pool area smells fresh and natural, even indoors.
In many cases, yes. We can assess your current pool and plant room to see how a Mineral+Biome® retrofit would work and what changes would be needed.
Yes. Many elite and high-performance athletes spend long hours in the water and are very aware of how chlorine can affect their skin, hair, breathing and recovery. Mineral+Biome® creates chemical-free, chlorine-free mineral water, which can feel less drying and less irritating after repeated sessions.
While every athlete is different and this isn’t medical advice, a more natural, mineral-rich pool environment can be a better fit for people who train frequently, travel a lot and want their pool time to support recovery and comfort, not work against it.
Yes.
Children and older adults often have more delicate skin, eyes and airways, and may be more sensitive to strong chlorine or salt systems. By removing chlorine, chloramines, salt, bromine and copper, a Mineral+Biome® pool offers gentler water that is usually more comfortable for young grandchildren and grandparents alike.
The water feels softer, there’s no harsh chemical smell, and time in the pool can feel more like swimming in a clean lake or natural spring. For any specific health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a medical professional, but many families tell us that chemical-free mineral water simply makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the pool together.
