The Science Behind OVIS®

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Our mission is to be part of that ounce. With the rise of antibiotic resistance, finding the “pound of cure” is becoming increasingly difficult.

Why the Sink Matters

The One Health Approach teaches us that the health of humans, animals, and the environment are deeply interconnected. Research studies, articles, and white papers highlight the escalating danger of infection stemming from overlooked sources like sinks.

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Sinks provide dark, damp, nutrient-rich environments, making them breeding grounds for microorganisms. While many microbes are essential for life, others cause disease—and it is this class of organisms that are evolving resistance to treatments.

The sink overflow, a species-rich environment, connects to the common sewer system, allowing biofilms to migrate into overflow journals. These biofilms grow unchecked in dark, damp areas, moving through walls, between floors, and even across interconnected sewer systems. This is why the National Wastewater Surveillance System measures pathogen loads for entire communities.

The rise of antibiotic resistance has reached critical levels, often referred to as the “Silent Pandemic.”

The accompanying graph highlights this alarming trend. Among the pathogens contributing to this crisis are the six most dangerous microorganisms, all of which were identified during our Community Sink Hygiene Study.

Pathogens Identified in the Community Sink Hygiene Study

The pathogens listed represent the microorganisms identified in the samples collected during the Community Sink Hygiene Study.

Can you spot the six most dangerous pathogens? These critical threats, highlighted in the accompanying graph, underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions like OVIS® to combat contamination and protect public health.

The Escalating Impact of Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing global health challenges. The projected rise in deaths—from 700,000 in 2020 to a staggering 50 MILLION by 2050—underscores the devastating consequences of inaction. This alarming trend demands urgent attention and proactive measures to combat the spread of resistant pathogens.

THE COMMUNITY SINK HYGIENE STUDY

The Community Sink Hygiene Study

To confront the threat of sink-related contamination, we conducted the Community Sink Hygiene Study, a comprehensive exploration of microbial presence and control:

Sample Collection: Samples were obtained from 40 sinks across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Advanced Analysis: Samples underwent 16S genome sequencing at ZYMO Research, revealing detailed microbial compositions.
Intervention Testing: Sinks were cleaned for five consecutive days using OVIS®, and post-cleaning samples were analyzed to assess the system’s efficacy.
Collaborative Filtering: With the support of New Mexico State University, species of concern were isolated and studied.

Key Finding: The sink overflow is the most contaminated fixture in daily use, connecting users directly to harmful pathogens and emphasizing the critical need for preventative measures.

The Community Sink Hygiene Study results contain the six most dangerous pathogens

Pathogen Counts

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GENE COPY DECREASE AFTER TREATMANT

Remarkable Reduction in Microbial Contamination

The analysis highlights the effectiveness of OVIS® in reducing microbial contamination. This graph demonstrates an average gene copy decrease ranging from 89.8% to 99.9% after using OVIS® for cleaning. These results underscore the system’s ability to target and significantly diminish harmful microorganisms in sink overflows.

Cleaner sinks, safer environments—powered by OVIS®.

The Silent Pandemic of Antibiotic Resistance

The Sink: The Most Contaminated Fixture in Your Bathroom

A detailed analysis reveals that the sink is the most colonized fixture in the bathroom you interact with daily. The graph illustrates its significantly higher microbial load compared to other fixtures, emphasizing the critical need for targeted cleaning and disinfection.

Don’t overlook the sink—OVIS® ensures a cleaner, safer solution.

How Biofilms Spread

Biofilms, complex microbial communities, thrive in environments where darkness, moisture, and nutrients converge. This makes sink overflows an ideal habitat for these resilient organisms.

Migration: Biofilms travel through pipes, walls, and sewer systems, infiltrating spaces far beyond their origin.
Colonization: Sink overflows become reservoirs for microorganisms, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
Limitations of the P-Trap: While effective in blocking sewer gases, the P-trap does not prevent biofilm migration, allowing contamination to persist and spread.

This growing health threat requires immediate attention and decisive action.

The stakes are high, and the solution is here.

Stop the silent threats.

Prevent infections before they happen.

Protect your health, your family, and your community.

OVIS®: Because prevention isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Prevention is Key

Cleaning the sink overflow with OVIS® proves to deliver remarkable results.

Together, OVIS® and your effort are

the ounce of prevention we all need to combat infection and antibiotic resistance.

Start Your Prevention Journey Today with OVIS®.

WHY OVIS®: YOUR UNCOMPROMISING SOLUTION TO HIDDEN DANGERS

In Summary

Every time you turn on the tap, you’re interacting with one of the most contaminated fixtures in your bathroom—the sink. Beneath its surface lies a dark, damp, nutrient-rich environment, a breeding ground for biofilms harboring dangerous pathogens, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs. These silent invaders migrate through pipes, walls, and sewer systems, connecting you directly to hidden health risks.

The Community Sink Hygiene Study exposed the truth: sink overflows are reservoirs of harmful microorganisms. Gene analysis showed staggering contamination levels, and the graph doesn’t lie—your sink poses an invisible threat to your health every single day.

But here’s the good news: OVIS® changes everything.
With an average gene copy reduction of 89.8% to 99.9%, OVIS® is the ultimate weapon in the fight against contamination. Its innovative design targets the unseen biofilms and pathogens lurking in sink overflows, transforming the dirtiest space in your bathroom into one of the safest.

Antibiotic resistance—the Silent Pandemic—is rising at an alarming rate, with deaths projected to skyrocket from 700,000 in 2020 to 50 MILLION by 2050. The time for half-measures is over. OVIS® is not just a cleaning tool; it’s a critical intervention in the battle against the spread of infections and resistant pathogens.

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Support & Suggested Reading

Support & Suggested REFERENCES

Sepsis Alliance: sepsis.org
MRSA Survivors Network: mrsasurvivors.org

History of Hygiene: Key Concepts

Semmelweis Reflex: Rejecting new evidence or knowledge.
Spontaneous Generation: An obsolete belief about organism creation.
Germ Theory of Disease: The principle that microorganisms cause infections.
Sanitation Theory: Cleanliness and disinfection as keys to health.

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