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What is LifeStraw®?

LifeStraw® is a portable water filter that effectively 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.

Which micro-organisms does LifeStraw® filter?

LifeStraw® effectively removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria and removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites. Read LifeStraw and Efficacy Functioning Report [pdf].

LifeStraw® effectively removes minimum 99.99999% of waterborne bacteria and removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites

How is LifeStraw® used?

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.

See dedicated usage page.

Does LifeStraw® filter heavy metals like arsenic, iron and fluoride?

No, the present version does not filter any of the heavy metals.

What effect does LifeStraw® have on salt water? Does it make saline water potable?

LifeStraw® does not make saline water potable; however, it still removes the bacteria and protozoa from the salty water.

What effect does LifeStraw® have on turbid water?

LifeStraw® does not remove complete turbidity from water; however, it removes the bacteria and parasites as well as undissolved particles down to the finest microns. If you need to consume turbid water, use LifeStraw® to drink only from the surface i.e. the top layer. Excessive intake of turbid water would clog the filters and therefore regular backwashing would be required.

What must one do if LifeStraw® gets blocked?

At regular intervals, it is recommended to do 'backwashing' that can be done by blowing out some air through the LifeStraw®. This will clean the pre-filters of whatever sand, silt and debris that might have got deposited in the textile filters.

What is the shelf life of LifeStraw®?

LifeStraw® can be stored for three years at a maximum temperature of 30 degrees.

What happens if LifeStraw® is used beyond 1000 litres or one year?

LifeStraw® has been tested for its efficacy beyond 1000 litres and it still retains considerable efficacy on the bacteria and protozoa. However, drinking water beyond 1000 litres is not recommended.

Where has LifeStraw® been tested?

Consult the longevity and efficacy page and health impact page for more information.

Who can use LifeStraw®?

Since humans have the natural ability to suck, both adults and children above three years can use LifeStraw®.

How can I donate LifeStraw®?

Click "Donate" in the top menu to donate LifeStraw® through various non-profit organisations or click here.

How can one become a distributor of LifeStraw®?

Those interested in obtaining distribution rights of LifeStraw® may contact the Regional Director of the region they want to sell in.

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