Clearwater Fl. February 19, 2002; Innova Pure Water, Inc (IPUR OTCBB) announces the broadening of the Innova line of portable and personal Biological Water Filtration Products. Innova which has been a world leader in the field of portable and personal water filtration, recently introduced their new personal travel / trekking / camping biological water filtration products permitting water to be taken directly from streams and lakes removing Bacteria as well as the frequently encountered protozoa Giardia and Cryptosporidium. As tested, the Innova products remove greater than 99.9999% of bacteria, exceeding EPA requirements, outperforming similar products in its class.

Delivery of the Personal Biological Filter in a Sport Bottle configuration, under the Sawyer Products brand, has begun with initial shipment to Target. Delivery is scheduled for The Sports Authority, Bass Pro, and other leading Outdoor Retailers.

The Innova product is unique, out performing competitive products of this nature. The acceptance and interest in the initial Innova Personal Biological Filter has been sufficiently intense to cause Innova to broaden the Biological Product Line to encompass products for the military as well as the full range of outdoor sports activities including integration with hydration packs, canteens, and larger water reservoirs.

It is also important to note that the Innova Biological Products have a place in the treatment of municipal tap water, which is periodically susceptible to outbreaks of Cryptosporidium, sometimes with fatal consequences as has been experienced in both the United States and Australia. E. coli has been linked to drinking water problems in Canada and is also eliminated by the Innova System. Further, Innova believes that this product line has considerable application filling potential requirements in times of natural disaster as well as protection against terrorist activities.

Innova Pure Water, Inc. (IPUR: OTCBB), founded in 1985, is a recognized leader in consumer product water treatment technology. Innova is based in Clearwater, Florida and can be found on the web at www.ipur.com.

For further information contact:
Rose C. Smith, or
John E. Nohren Jr.
(727) 572-1000