New Filter Able To Clean Viruses From Water

A revolutionary new bottle can make water drinkable regardless of its source. The filter is integrated into the bottle, making it very easy to use. The revolutionary technology comes from the filter design itself.

"The bottle can clean up any water including fecal matter by using a filter that removes anything longer than 15 nanometers. Since conventional filters cut out bacteria only measuring more than 200 nanometers, they are usually not seen as being sufficient in blocking out viruses which are typically 25 nanometers long. Which means, that Mr. Pritchard’s bottle can also filter out viruses without the use of any chemicals."

To be able to filter out viruses is an amazing technology that could benefit third world countries. Its simplicity makes it easy, and thus, practical for use in small villages that do not have access to clean water. It might also be key in developing more efficient water treatment centers. For many cities in the world, providing clean water is the most costly and environmentally draining responsibility. Cities like Dubai, Iran need to use large/expensive desalination plants to make their local sea-water drinkable.

Source: Got2BeGreen

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