# Ozone Water Purifiers The O-Pen Gadget Precisely Destroys Bacteria and Viruses In Water By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozone-water-purifiers References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/roving-blue-ozone-pen/45969/) & [rovingblue](http://www.rovingblue.com/products/detail.php?p=5) The Roving Blue O-Pen is an innovative and desirable alternative to the world of chunky and complicated water purifiers, because it's a highly compact, [pen-shaped gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayl-geopress-ti-black-edition) that quickly and easily destroys bacteria, viruses and other unsavory substances in water in order to make it safe to drink. What makes the O-Pen [water purifiers unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-purification-appliance) is the fact that they don't make use of chemicals or even UV radiation, but instead use ozone to disinfect water. Given how powerful ozone's effects are, this device works brilliantly despite its small stature, weighing in at only 30 grams . The device is available for $199, a competitive price given the balance between efficiency and size. The O-Pen water purifiers go to show that [purification technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system) can absolutely look beyond the usual substances, something that yields an added advantage in the form of compactness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Water Purifiers:** The trend of developing portable and compact water purifiers will likely disrupt the market of traditional and cumbersome purifiers. - **Non-chemical Water Purification:** The trend towards non-chemical water purification methods, such as ozone treatment, offers a potential disruptive innovation opportunity in the water treatment industry. - **Innovative Water Treatment Technologies:** The increasing demand for innovative water treatment technologies, as demonstrated by the development of the O-Pen water purifier, indicates a potential disruption in the water purification industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Water Treatment:** The compact nature and efficiency of the O-Pen water purifier showcases a potential disruption in the water treatment industry, particularly in the development of more portable and non-chemical water purification methods. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** The O-Pen water purifier's portable and compact design appeals to outdoor enthusiasts and creates opportunities for the development of new, innovative outdoor and adventure gear. - **Environmental and Sustainability:** The use of ozone in the O-Pen water purifier creates opportunities for companies in the environmental and sustainability industry to incorporate this technology in their products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive Water Disinfection Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-disinfection-system.md) - [Ozone Mouthwash Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozone-mouthwash-machine.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Titanium-Made Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayl-ultrapress-titanium-purifier.md) - [Adaptable Water Purification Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system.md) - [Hybrid Water Hydrogenators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-piurify-water-hydrogenator.md) - [Long-Lasting Countertop Water Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-water-cleaner.md) - [Bacteria-Banishing Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-bottle-cap.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md)