Even though making a high-quality water treatment device may not be easy to perfect, MSR has sure been close. Working together at a single location in Seattle, Washington, MSR's engineers and scientist are able to work together, allowing employees to communicate effectively throughout the entire process of designing, manufacturing, and testing their devices. By working closely employees can make sure their product is made to its highest quality. By having a lab where MSR's scientists are able to grow their own viruses and bacteria, they are able to thoroughly test all their water treatment devices, so they can be sure their products are able to filter water and meet the scientific standards for clean drinking water.