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How does Mineral+Biome® work?

Last updated on Mar 11, 2026

The Origin Aqua system doesn’t treat pool water with chlorine or harsh chemicals — instead it uses nature + science to make water clean, clear, and healthy to swim in.


1. Core Technology: Mineral+Biome® Natural Filtration

  • At the heart of the system is the mineral+biome® filter — a living, biological filter that combines beneficial microbes with trace minerals.

  • These helpful microbes out-compete and neutralise harmful pathogens by starving them of nutrients they need to survive — a process scientifically known as biological predation.

  • The system also adds thermal spa minerals like magnesium and selenium, delivering water more like natural mineral springs than chemically treated pool water.


2. Five-Stage Filtration Process

The water circulates through a sequence of stages to ensure it’s clean and crystal clear:

  1. Bio filtration – Beneficial microbes consume nutrients and pathogens.

  2. Fine filtration – Suspended particles are caught down to ~3 microns.

  3. Absorbent filtration – Remaining phosphorous (a key nutrient for algae) is removed.

  4. UV filtration – Any leftover pathogens are neutralised by ultraviolet light.

  5. Mineraliser – Essential trace minerals are added back into the water.


3. No Chemicals, No Chlorine

  • Because the system relies on microbes and minerals, there’s no chlorine, salt, copper, silver, or other disinfection chemicals used in the water.

  • Water chemistry stays naturally balanced — no constant pH adjustments or shock dosing — and total dissolved solids remain low, which vastly improves water clarity.


4. Automated & Smart Operation

  • The system automates many functions:

    • Pump flow and speed

    • Backwash (filter cleaning)

    • Dosing and water top-up

    • Remote monitoring and alerts

  • This means less manual work and proactive maintenance rather than reactive fixes.


5. Health, Skin & Environmental Benefits

  • The water feels and behaves more like natural spring or lake water than chemically treated pool water, which many swimmers find gentler on skin, eyes, and hair.

  • Because there are no toxic chemical by-products, wastewater from the system can be reused or discharged safely.