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"Lifesaver Bottle" Filters Viruses Out of Water

Posted by kdawson on from the drink-me dept.

gihan_ripper writes "British inventor Michael Pritchard has developed a small self-contained filter system that instantly cleans water, removing all particles larger than 15nm. He said that he was inspired after seeing the effects of Hurricane Katrina and the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004; people had to wait for many days to get fresh water and many died from drinking contaminated water. The filter is so effective that it can purify dirty river water and even fecal matter. His bottle will shortly be available for sale from Lifesaver Systems at an expected cost of £190 (approx. $385)."

11 of 503 comments (clear)

  1. It even purifies fecal matter? by ettlz · · Score: 5, Funny

    No shit!

  2. Obligatory by __aagbwg300 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is there one for Windows?

  3. Re:Pee by ObsessiveMathsFreak · · Score: 4, Funny

    <Tyler Durden>
    Urine is sterile. You can drink it.
    </Tyler Durden>
    I know this, because Tyler knows this.
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  4. Yes, but... by freyyr890 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Does it remove Dihydrogen Monoxide from the water?

  5. Re:Pee by bigdavex · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm not sure you understand the purpose of peeing.

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  6. From the website by RealErmine · · Score: 4, Funny

    From the lifesaver systems "unique features" page:

    LIFESAVER bottle is fitted with a chew-proof non-tasting replaceable teat.

    Finally. I hate when my teat gets all chewed up. It's also pretty creepy that my previous teat can taste me whenever I use it.

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  7. Re:Pee by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, you should start drinking your own urine, so you get used to the taste, just in case the water suddenly runs out. I know I have!

  8. Re:SpaceSuits anyone? by jollyreaper · · Score: 5, Funny

    The suits weren't skintight, they captured the moisture after evaporation. Yes, but how would they offload the waste heat, since the warm moist air couldn't just blow away into the atmosphere? The man's name is a killing word, foo! You don't think he can fuck with thermodynamics any time he feels like it?
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  9. Re:drinking pee is harder than you think by geobeck · · Score: 5, Funny

    Survival tip:

    Whenever you go hiking or exploring, take a deck of cards with you. If you get hopelessly lost, sit down and start playing solitaire. Within five minutes, someone will be standing over your shoulder, telling you which card to move next.

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  10. Re:Pee by BugAttack · · Score: 4, Funny

    aww man why did you have to post as an AC? I wanna be your friend!

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  11. Re:drinking pee is harder than you think by commodoresloat · · Score: 5, Funny

    mod the parent up... i'm peeing myself laughing Quick! Drink it!!