The company behind the machines

Enagic is a Japanese manufacturer of water ionizers and filtration equipment. The company describes itself as having made such machines for more than four decades, and it markets them in many countries under the Kangen Water name. Kangen water is produced by running tap water through electrolysis, a process that separates it into streams with different pH values.

Direct sales

Enagic sells through independent distributors, a model also known as network or direct marketing. People join as distributors, buy machines and supplies, and can build income by selling machines and by building a team. The company and its distributors present this as an opportunity. Readers who are weighing an investment of this kind should read the contract closely and consider independent advice, since results vary from person to person.

A retail store in Las Vegas

In February 2017, a group of established Enagic distributors in Nevada opened what they called the first authorized retail water store for the brand in Las Vegas. The idea was to let curious visitors see a machine at work, sample the water, buy approved supplies and ask questions in person. The same location offered cleaning and servicing for existing ionizers and hosted training sessions for the sales network.

A word of caution

Statements that ionized or alkaline water is more beneficial than other drinking water come from the manufacturer and its sellers. Independent scientific evidence is limited. This page does not endorse any product. For health questions, speak to a doctor. For background on the science of acidity and alkalinity, see pH levels and your water, and see the blog for more.