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2. Portable water purification - Wikipedia

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   Portable water purification devices are self-contained, easily transported units used to purify water from untreated sources (such as rivers, lakes, and wells) for drinking purposes. Their main function is to eliminate pathogens, and often also of suspended solids and some unpalatable or toxic compounds .

3. LifeStraw - Wikipedia

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   LifeStraw is a brand of water filtration and purification devices. The original LifeStraw was designed as a portable water filter "straw". It filters a maximum of 4,000 litres of water, enough for one person for three years. It removes almost all waterborne bacteria, microplastics and parasites. [ 1] A bottle was later developed which ...

4. Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving - Wikipedia

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   Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving. Water backpack "PAUL". The Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving (short PAUL ), also known as Water Backpack is a portable membrane water filter developed at the University of Kassel for humanitarian aid. It allows the decentralized supply of clean water in emergency and disaster situations.

5. List of water-related charities - Wikipedia

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   List. Blood: Water Mission [2] Launched first project in 2005. Working to empower communities to fight against HIV/AIDS and the water crisis in Africa. CARE [3] Founded in 1945. charity: water [4] Founded by 2006. Funded by private donors, foundations, and sponsors. Founded on the promise that 100% of donations go directly to the field to fund ...

6. Slingshot (water vapor distillation system) - Wikipedia

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   Slingshot. Slingshot is a water purification device created by inventor Dean Kamen. [ 1] Powered by a Stirling engine running on a combustible fuel source, it claims to be able to produce drinking water from almost any source [ 2] by means of vapor compression distillation, [ 3] requires no filters, and can operate using cow dung as fuel.

7. Water purification - Wikipedia

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   Water purification. Water purification is the process of removing undesirable chemicals, biological contaminants, suspended solids, and gases from water. The goal is to produce water that is fit for specific purposes. Most water is purified and disinfected for human consumption ( drinking water ), but water purification may also be carried out ...