Pulls Moisture from the Air
Spout captures water vapor from the surrounding air using a ceramic system.
See the Spout in action
A short look at plastic bottles, microplastics, and how the Spout makes water from the air.
Lab results · published by Spout
Tested by independent labs.
Not by us.
Every result below comes from an accredited third-party lab: SimpleLab / Tap Score, EMSL Analytical, Eurofins, Infinite Chemical, Microbac, Beta Analytic, Cape Fear. We publish the full reports, sample IDs, methods, and reporting limits, including everything that was detected. Download any of them below.
Testing commissioned and published by Spout, the manufacturer. WaterVO hosts copies of all 14 reports on this page.
14reports published
10on Spout water samples in the table
Fig. 01 · 14 reports published · 10 on Spout water samples in the table
What the labs found:
In the Spout water samples tested, independent labs found these not detected.
"Not detected" means the analyte was below the laboratory's reporting limit in that tested sample. Reporting limits and methods are shown on each report.
| Analyte | Method · reporting limit (RL) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Backed by downloadable lab reports on Spout water samples | ||
| PFAS | PFOA, PFOS, GenX · EPA 1633 & 533Reports: SHEO8B, 75ZPY3, YFGHOD, SN6T42 | NOT DETECTED |
| Microplastics | 7 polymer types, all sizes · PLM / RamanReports: NL1E2J, Q2B8HA | NOT DETECTED |
| BPA | Bisphenol A · LC/MS/MS · EurofinsReports: CBWUMR, MT6CV8 | NOT DETECTED |
| Pharmaceuticals & hormones | ~40 compounds · LC/MS/MSReports: XXFK3Y | NOT DETECTED |
| Dioxins & furans | 18 congeners · EPA 1613Reports: 8F6PBT | NOT DETECTED |
| Additional manufacturer test results are available on request. This table shows only results backed by a published report on a Spout water sample. | ||
Source: Spout's published lab results (retrieved Oct 1, 2026).
Spout's note on these results: "These results are from specific tested samples of Spout water, not a permanent guarantee for every unit, every day. Water quality depends on your filters, maintenance, and environment. We test regularly, use accredited third-party labs, and publish the full reports here so you can read them yourself." (Spout is referring to its own published reports; all 14 are linked below.)
These are lab results for tested water samples. They are not a certification, and they are not a claim that the Spout removes or treats any contaminant.
These are lab results for tested water samples. They are not a certification, and they are not a claim that the Spout removes or treats any contaminant.
The full lab reports (14 PDFs)
Each is the lab PDF as published by Spout: sample ID, dates, every analyte, method, result, and reporting limit. Personal contact details (names, phone, email, street address) are redacted. Report titles, summaries and dates are Spout's. Opens in a new tab.
- PFAS panel, 20 analytesPFOA, PFOS, GenX and 17 more · all not detected in samples testedEMSL Analytical · Jan 2025 · Sample 5220… · Report SHEO8BPDF ↓
- Microplastics panel7 polymer types, all size fractions · all not detected in samples testedEMSL Analytical · Jun 2024 · Sample sn29 · Report NL1E2JPDF ↓
- Microplastics panel, second sample7 polymer types, all size fractions · all not detected in samples testedEMSL Analytical · Oct 2024 · Sample 016 · Report Q2B8HAPDF ↓
- Pharmaceuticals & PPCP panel~40 drugs, hormones & personal-care compounds · all not detected in samples testedEurofins · Feb 2025 · Report XXFK3YPDF ↓
- Dioxins & furans panel18 congeners incl. 2,3,7,8-TCDD · all not detected in samples testedCape Fear Analytical · Feb 2025 · Report 8F6PBTPDF ↓
- BPA testBisphenol A · not detected in samples testedEurofins · Jan 2025 · Report CBWUMRPDF ↓
- BPA test, second sampleBisphenol A · not detected in samples testedEurofins · Jan 2025 · Report MT6CV8PDF ↓
- Water composition, isotopesDeuterium & oxygen-18 signature (not a contaminant test)Beta Analytic · Jun 2024 · Sample SN28 · Report Y6Z5MTPDF ↓
- Broad water panel, early source test~100 analytes; lead, arsenic, VOCs and E. coli not detected in samples tested (labeled "rainwater test," pH 7.3)Microbac · Nov 2023 · Report 48YB8RPDF ↓
- PFAS panel, 40 analytes (EPA 1633)PFOA, PFOS, GenX and 37 more · all not detected in samples testedSimpleLab / Infinite Chemical · Aug 2024 · Sample 75ZPY3 · Report 75ZPY3PDF ↓
- PFAS panel, 40 analytes, second sampleEPA 1633 · PFOA, PFOS, GenX and 37 more · all not detected in samples testedSimpleLab / Infinite Chemical · Oct 2024 · Sample 015 · Report YFGHODPDF ↓
- PFAS panel, 40 analytes, third sampleEPA 1633 · PFOA, PFOS, GenX and 37 more · all not detected in samples testedSimpleLab / Infinite Chemical · Nov 2024 · Sample OFN 4 · Report SN6T42PDF ↓
- Bacteria ID panel (5-genus)Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Citrobacter, Staphylococcus, Acinetobacter and more, 32 targets · all not detected in samples testedSimpleLab / Eurofins · Feb 2026 · Kitchen sink · Report YRDTGIPDF ↓
- Legionella panel28 species and serotypes incl. L. pneumophila · all not detected in samples testedSimpleLab / EMSL · Mar 2026 · Kitchen · Report F7WC7QPDF ↓
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— Fresh Water
Spout Makes Fresh, Great-Tasting Water, Right From the Air
Simplicity
Easy Setup
- No plumbing, tools, or installation needed
- Portable, works anywhere with a standard power outlet
- Half gallon pitcher refills up to 5x a day automatically
Versatility
Air Intake Filter
- An air filter on the intake filters the air before water is made from it
- Replace the air and water filters about every 3 months
- Spout is a water generator, not an air purifier
— WHAT’S INCLUDED
What’s Included
01
Spout Monolith Unit
Turns humidity in the air into fresh drinking water. No plumbing, just plug it in.
02
Always Fresh Pitcher
Half gallon pitcher with a UV-C light (manufacturer's description).
03
1 Air filter, 1 Water filter
Your first set of filters (about 3 months of use).
04
Spout Travel Bag
Durable, water-resistant bag for transporting or storing your Spout unit.
How it works
A ceramic sponge for water, not a cold coil
Spout describes it this way: incoming air passes a MERV-7 carbon pre-filter, then MERV-13 filter media. Then a ceramic desiccant wheel absorbs the moisture the air carries. The desiccant releases that moisture into a cool chamber, where it condenses into liquid water and collects, drop by drop. From there it runs through Spout's water stages and into the Always Fresh Pitcher.
- 1Air pre-filter (MERV-7 carbon felt). Activated-carbon felt catches coarse airborne particles and odor on intake.
- 2Air media (MERV-13). High-efficiency media captures fine airborne particles: dust, smoke, and pollen.
- 3UV-C light. A UV-C light in the water flow (manufacturer's description; not certified to treat or remove any contaminant).
- 4Water filter membrane. Spout's sediment and membrane filter stage.
- 5Remineralize. Minerals added back for taste and an alkaline (~9.0) pH.
- 6Granular carbon. A final granular-carbon stage polishes the taste.
What Spout doesn't do: No hardness treatment needed (no source water). Air filtration is for the machine, not the room. Alkaline is a taste choice, not medicine. Stage descriptions are Spout's (the manufacturer's).
Side panel off: the air filter and water filter. Photo: Spout.
Running cost
Cents a bottle, not dollars, by Spout's math
Spout puts it this way: premium bottled water runs from $1.37 to over $7 a bottle. Spout makes that same 16.9 fl oz from the air in your home for pennies. Just electricity and filters, no bottles, no delivery.
| Water source | Per 16.9 fl oz | vs Spout (grid) |
|---|---|---|
| Spout on solar | ≈$0.05 | filters only (at WaterVO's filter price) |
| Spout, grid @ $0.20/kWh | ≈$0.22 | 1× |
| Premium bottled water (Spout's retail survey) | $1.37 to $7+ | about 6× to 30×+ more |
Spout's published comparison (Oct 2026); WaterVO has not independently checked these retail prices. Spout's figure assumes 2 gallons a day at $0.20/kWh (≈5 to 9 kWh per gallon) plus $200/yr in filters. Spout grid figure is a midpoint. Expect ≈$0.17 to $0.27 with your climate and rate. Solar = filters only. Bottled prices are retail per 16.9 fl oz. Note: Spout's $200/yr filter figure reflects Spout's own subscription pricing. At WaterVO, a year of filters (4-pack, one set every 3 months) is $269.99, which adds roughly a cent or two per bottle. If you pay $0.35/kWh, expect about $0.27 to $0.47 a bottle.
The honest comparison
Every option has a tradeoff. Including ours.
| Spout | Tap + filter | Bottled | Delivery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent of pipes + trucks | ● | ○ | ◐ | ○ |
| Running cost per gallon | ◐ | ● | ○ | ○ |
| Upfront cost | ○ | ◐ | ● | ◐ |
| Works the same everywhere | ◐ | ● | ● | ◐ |
| Plastic waste | ● | ● | ○ | ◐ |
● strong · ◐ partial · ○ weak. Spout depends on your room's humidity and costs more upfront. Tap water wins on running cost. We'd rather you know. (Comparison by Spout.)
Spout owner reviews
Selected verified-buyer reviews as published by Spout
Quoted word for word. Spout reports a 4.9/5 average from 1,100+ verified buyers. These reviews were written for Spout, not WaterVO.
★★★★★
Quiet and efficient!
“Generates half a gallon of drinking water every 12 hours, in a NY apartment with windows closed, faster with the windows open Love the convenience and the taste of the water”
★★★★★
Amazing!
“I really wasn’t sure what to expect, but Spout was super easy to set up, and started cranking out water within minutes. The taste is refreshing and clean. I keep quoting The Emperor’s New Groove, “I pulled you right out of the AIR!””
★★★★★
I love the clean fresh water in the desert
“The machine is very reliable for giving a pitcher of a day to n the desert at an elevation of 5,000 feet. It’s delicious! We love sharing our Spout with friends when they come over. It has been a perfect addition to our coffee counter.”
★★★★★
Spout Monolith
“I had a few quirks in the beginning but my Monolith is working fine now. I love it! The gentle hum it makes is a happy sound. It is amazing to think that you can make water from the air.”
★★★★★
Plenty of Water!!
“This machine has not only aesthetically succeeded in design but the amount of water it produces on low power mode alone while i'm out of the house or sleeping is beyond respectable, always having access to a cold pitcher in my fridge is quite comforting :)”
★★★★★
Plug in and go!
“I've been looking for the perfect solution for water in van life for quite a long time. We built an extensive battery and solar setup for our rig, and Spout Water could not have been a more ideal solution to access to clean, convenient water bypassing the need for pipes and hookups. Plug it in, and it just works. It really could not be more simple.”
★★★★★
Functional & Clean
“I’m still amazed that this unit is able to deliver clean water from my kitchen counter! The clean design fits perfectly in my kitchen, and everyone loves how easy it is to use.”
★★★★★
The future is now!
“I have been using the Spout water system for over four months. I can attest that it has been truly the best water I have ever tasted. The idea of a machine that produces water out of thin air intrigued me. The only thing I can say is that they did it. We don’t buy water anymore, we don’t filter it from the tap. We simply let the Spout system produce, filter, and dispense incredible water. It has changed my outlook on life and what is possible. I hope that everyone has the opportunity to try this system for themselves.”
Customer photos shared with Spout.
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Photo: Spout.
Solar
~30% of Spout owners run it on solar
According to Spout, about 30% of Spout owners run their machine on solar, so the water costs about a nickel a bottle in filters. On solar, the power is essentially free, so all that's left is the filter cost.
Spout's mission
Water from the air, for the home
"Spout is on a mission to make the best water on earth, out of the most abundant greenhouse gas on earth. For the home, and eventually for everyone." A decade of invention, shaped with Bould Design into an object worth the counter.
Mission statement quoted from Spout. WaterVO sells the Spout Monolith.
FAQ
Spout Monolith questions
How much water will I get?
0.75 to 2.5 gal/day depending on your climate. Most owners pour 1 to 3 pitchers. It runs indoors down to about 10% relative humidity, with output lowest in very dry air: Spout says real owner outputs range from about a pitcher a day in the high desert to roughly 2.5 gallons a day in humid climates.
How loud is it?
You'll hear it in the room, not the next room. Many owners run it overnight.
What does it cost to run?
≈5 to 9 kWh per gallon plus filters. Your electricity rate sets the price.
Does it heat the room?
It vents warm air like a large dehumidifier. Summer: run overnight. Winter: the warm air helps heat the room.
What are the filters?
Two (one air filter, one water filter), swapped every 3 months, under 2 minutes, no tools. Your first set is included. Replacements: Spout Replacement Filter Pack.
What does it taste like?
Alkaline, mineralized. In Spout's owner survey, 93% of surveyed owners rate the taste good or excellent. Alkaline is a taste choice, not medicine.
What about warranty and returns?
The Spout Monolith comes with a 1-year limited warranty from Spout (the manufacturer).
Returns, from our Refund Policy: "We want you to be happy with your WaterVO system. If you're not, you can return it within 30 days of delivery for a refund." "Spout comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee from the date of delivery." "How to return: email info@watervo.com with your order number within 30 days of delivery. We'll reply with return instructions and a return address. Please pack the unit securely, in its original packaging if you still have it. Items sent back without first contacting us can't be accepted."
Answers adapted from Spout's FAQ.
— HOW WE COMPARE
Better Water Starts with Spout
| Filtration | spout | PITCHER FILTERS | U.S. TAP WATER | BOTTLED WATER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral stage adds minerals back | ||||
| UV-C light (manufacturer's description) | ||||
| Filter Replacement | 3 MONTHS | EVERY MONTH | – | – |
— HOW IT WORKS
Made for Your Kitchen.
Condenses water from the air, then runs it through filter and mineral stages and past a UV-C light
That vapor is condensed into liquid, then runs through filter and mineral stages and past a UV-C light (manufacturer's description; not certified to treat or remove any contaminant).
Filters and Mineralizes
The water passes through filters. Minerals added back for taste and an alkaline (~9.0) pH.
Dispenses to Smart Pitcher
Fresh water flows into your pitcher, ready to pour, chill, or refill.
The Future of Drinking Water Is Here
Get filtered water, less waste, and more peace of mind — all from the air around you.