LifeStraw Water Filter for Outdoor Activities and Emergencies

From a Simple Straw to a Better Water Filter: The LifeStraw Story

LifeStraw began as a simple mesh filter designed as a straw to help eradicate Guinea worm disease by removing the parasite from drinking water. In 1994, LifeStraw partnered with The Carter Center to create this innovative solution.

Since then, LifeStraw has expanded its product line, designing water filtration systems for both outdoor and home use. What sets LifeStraw products apart is their ability to remove bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from water.

The Microfiltration Membrane in LifeStraw products removes 99.999999% of waterborne bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella, and 99.999% of waterborne parasites, such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. It also removes the smallest microplastics found in the environment, down to 1 micron, and reduces turbidity down to 0.2 microns.

All of LifeStraw's claims are rigorously tested in laboratories using standard protocols set by the US EPA, NSF, and ASTM for water purifiers. This ensures that the products deliver on their promises of clean and safe drinking water.

The microbiological filter in LifeStraw products is designed to provide 4,000 liters (1,000 gallons) of clean and safe drinking water with proper use and maintenance, making them a long-lasting solution.

But LifeStraw's mission goes beyond just creating water filters. For every LifeStraw product purchased, a school child in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year. This humanitarian aspect of the company is what the team is most passionate about.

"We have humanitarian roots and believe that impact matters," says the LifeStraw team. "To us, it's not just water filters, it's ensuring equitable access to safe water for all."

The LifeStraw Home, the company's modern and award-winning water filter for the home, is a testament to this mission. It removes over 30 contaminants, including bacteria, microplastics, and PFAS, all while showcasing a sleek and stylish design.

LifeStraw's journey has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a simple mesh filter. Today, the company is making a real difference in the lives of people around the world, one filter at a time. With their commitment to quality, innovation, and social impact, LifeStraw is setting a new standard for water filtration.

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