Vestergaard
Lausanne
Switzerland
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LifeStraw is a portable water filter that removes all bacteria and parasites responsible for causing common diarrhoeal diseases. LifeStraw requires no electrical power or spare parts and can be carried around for easy access to safe and clean water.
LifeStraw effectively removes a minimum of 99.99999% (>LOG 6 reduction) of waterborne bacteria and removes a minimum of 99.9% (>LOG 3 reduction) of waterborne protozoan parasites. It also reduces turbidity by filtering particles as small as approximately 0.2 microns. The LifeStraw Family, a larger unit designed for family use, filters 99.99% of viruses.
Please note: LifeStraw currently does not filter heavy metals or viruses, and will not desalinate water.
How to use the LifeStraw: (1) Place LifeStraw in water and sip through the mouthpiece. (2) Regularly blow through LifeStraw after drinking to keep the filters clean and to prevent them from clogging.
When you take a drink with the LifeStraw the water travels through:
LifeStraw filters at least 1000 liters (254 gallons) of of contaminated water.
The LifeStraw is a point-of-use water filter designed for use in developing countries and for distribution in humanitarian crises. Time Magazine named LifeStraw the "Best Invention of 2005." LifeStraw and LifeStraw Family were distributed in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 2010 Pakistan floods, and 2011 Thailand floods.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Worldwide
Price range (USD): Contact supplier for quote
Available online: yes
Countries where spare parts can be purchased: No spare parts needed
Dimensions: 25 cm in length and 2.5 cm in diameter
Weight: 2 ounces