"Lifesaver Bottle" Filters Viruses Out of Water

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)."

Comments

It even purifies fecal matter?

[ettlz]

No shit!

Re:Pee

[Anonymous Coward]

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!

Re:SpaceSuits anyone?

[jollyreaper]

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?

Re:drinking pee is harder than you think

[geobeck]

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.

Re:drinking pee is harder than you think

[commodoresloat]

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