While we often take for granted the notion of clean water, third world countries are often left with little opportunity to have fresh and filtered water at their convenience, but these inventive water filters are perfect for those looking for a creative way to cleanse their running water.
Filtering water requires features that can extract all the harmful toxins and chemicals that exist in ordinary tap water. The development of technology and science has resulted in a wide array of purifiers that make filtering water more practical. From portable water filters that can literally fit into your cup or container, to purifiers that are solar-powered and robotic, these inventive water filter designs make the process of drinking clean water much more interactive.
These modern water purifiers showcase how far the technological advancement of filtering has come, and they continue to highlight the importance of bringing fresh water to those who need it.
43 Inventive Water Filters
From Miniature Mesh Water Filters to Solar-Powered Water Purifiers:
Tana Makmanee — Feb 21, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Miniature Mesh Water Filters
The GAC Sports Bottle Water Filter Easily Fits Into Any Container
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Brewing Water Bottles
The O'Cha Tea Capsule Lets You Conveniently Create On-the-Go Infusions
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On-The-Go Water Purifiers
Whirlpool's EveryDrop Water Filter Kit Rethinks Portable Designs
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Portable Water Purifiers
The Tapp Compact Water Filters are Great for Campers and Hikers
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Speedy Water Purifiers
This Water Bottle Has a Built-in Water Filter That Works Instantly
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Salt-Removing Water Filters
New Seawater Filtration System Makes Ocean Water Drinkable
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Solar Purification
SODIS Water Filters
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Practical Water Purifiers
Jonathan Liow's Solarball Cleans Water Through Evaporation
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Stylish Filtration Systems
Michael Young Redesigns the Diamond Water Purification Range
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Donut Water Purifers
The Kiba Design H2Go Replaces Plastic Bottles
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Portable Water Purifiers
The Katadyn Pocket Water Filter Removes Harmful Properties
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Solar-Powered Water Filters
The Trunz Water Systems 200 Provides Clean Water on No Fuel
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H2O Aid Initiatives
Clean Water Charity Project Supports a 'Made to Matter' Approach to Production
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Supercharged Water Filters
The NKD AQUA POD is a Fast Water Filtering Sytem
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Membrane Water Filters
This Water Filter System Was Developed By Indian Scientists
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Water Purifier Packaging
Life Sack Converts Grain Sacks into Water Filters
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Slick Water Sheaths
The Metamorphose Filter Adds a Touch of Class to Recyclable Pet Bottles
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Divine Decanter Purifiers
The Soma Water Filter Provides a Fresh Drink and Clean Modern Design
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Personal Aqua Purifiers
Zuvo Water Filtration System with 5-Step Process
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Dial-Like Water Purifiers
Watering by Hyelin Lee Keeps Track of How Much People Drink
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Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
Swedish 'Solvatten' Ensures Sipping Safety
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Robotic Water Purifiers
The Airborne Robotic Oil Spill Recovery System Can Clean Up the Gulf
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Fashionable Water Filters
AquaIris Portable Water Purifier is a Lavish Life Saver
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Coconut-Based Water Filters
The WaterBean Filter Uses a Coconut Carbon Mechanism
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Refined Water Purifiers
The Next Ro Water Filtration System is Sophisticated in Form and Function
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Evaporating Water Filters
The Solar Water Purifier is a Low-Tech Way to Get Safe Drinking Water
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Separated Purifying Pitchers
The KOR Drip Water Filter Allows You To Fill Multiple Containers
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Brilliant Biodegradable Water Filter
Botl Filter Filters Your Water While You're On the Go
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Charcoal Water Filters
An Eco-Friendly Filter That Adds Nutrients to Water
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Wondrous Water Filters
The DrinkPure Water Filter is Effective and Inexpensive
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Multi-Functional Water Purifiers
Virgin Pure by Richard Branson Improves Filtration
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Purifying Water Poles
Liu Yun's Health Light Filters and Alerts You of Drinkable Water
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Crankable Water Purifiers
The SteriPen Sidewinder is a Hand-Powered Water Filter
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Extraterrestrial Water Purifiers
Tokyo Engineers Create UFO-Like Design for Awareness Festival
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Portable Rechargeable Purifiers
The SteriPEN Freedom is Conveniently Small and Light
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Luxurious Water Purification Sets
This Collection of Crystal and Copper Vessels is Crafty and Rich
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Slender Fluid Filters
Elegant Tower Glassware Purifies Tap Water for a Perfect Hydrating Drink
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Brewable Water Purifiers
Nanofiber-Lined Tea Bags are Efficient, Inexpensive and Easy to Use
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Contemporary Water Filters
This Walter Filtration System Features a Sleek Exterior Design
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Donut-Shaped Aqua Filters
The Vitamin Water Purifier by Yena Lee Boasts a Futuristic Aesthetic
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Heroic Aqua Purifiers
'Water Ahead' Water Filters Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts
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Multifunctional Water Purifiers
The Philips InstantTrust Works on Everything from Taps to Pitches
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Fruit-Made Aqua Filters
Soma Creates a Biodegradable Water Filter Made of Coconuts
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Miniature Mesh Water Filters
The GAC Sports Bottle Water Filter Easily Fits Into Any Container
Hi-Tech Hydration Units
The S2 Water Appliance Takes Care of All of Your H20 Drinking Needs
Tap Water Packaging
Faucet Face Urges the Reuse of Bottles to Save the Earth and Aid the Thirsty
Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
Fruit-Infusing Water Bottles
Aqua Zinger Adds Subtle Flavor to Your H20 Using Fresh Ingredients
Interlocking Industrial Canteens
The Stacking Bottle Improves the Efficiency to Ship and Store H2O
Biodegradable Origami Bowls
This Food Bowl Design Imagines a Sustainable Way to Eat Ramen
Philanthropic Eco Canteens
The Dopper Water Bottle Helps You, Others and the Earth
Multifunctional Water Bottles
The OKO Odyssey Water Bottle Has a Flashlight and Storage Space
Lopsided Lid Bottles
The Easy Drink Concept Makes Refilling Your Canteen More Convenient
Minimalist Tea Tongs
The STEA Tea Infuser Simply Keeps Fingers Dry and Unsinged
Slumping See-Through Flasks
The Sede Carafe Seems to Sag Beneath the Weight of its Own Spout
Conducting Green Business
Richard Branson Discusses Revolutionizing Clean Corporate Practices
Air-Filtering Onesies
The BB.Suit 0.2 is a High-Tech Purifying Garment That is Wearable Clean Air
Off-Centered Glassware
The Decales Collection by Laurence Brabant is Quirkily Balanced
Drawn-Out Cooking Devices
The Sansaire Sous Vide Circulator Ensure Juicy Food in Comfort of Home
Solar-Powered Water Filters
The ROSI System Can Remove Harmful Viruses and Bacteria From Water
Scrunchable Water Bottles
The Bubi Bottle is Designed to Survive Any Drop and Be Easily Packed
Whirlpool-Like Speakers
The Harman Kardon Aura Produces Quality Sound Stylishly
Portable Water Purifiers
The Tapp Compact Water Filters are Great for Campers and Hikers
Translucent Spheric Structures
The Nobel Headquarters by SANAA is a Message of Global Unity
Do-Good Reward Products
Project Living Well Gets You to Serve Locally, Give Water Globally
Affixing Flask Lids
The Magnetic Top Water Bottle Enables Hands-Free Hydration
Arboreal Water Wells
The Hope Tree Catches Condensation to Increase Available Drinking Water
Speedy Water Purifiers
This Water Bottle Has a Built-in Water Filter That Works Instantly
Dextrous Brewing Utensils
The Arch Infuser is Ready for Every Step of Your Teatime Ritual
Sunlight-Sterilized Water Backpacks
The Sun Provides Water Sterilization for the 'PackH2O'
Personal Water Purifiers
The H2gO is a Pocket-Sized, Convenient and Cost-Effective System
Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
Worldwide Water Services
Fuseproject Wants to Provide Global Access to a Filtered Water System
Magnetic Liquid Sculptures
Ferrite by David Markus is an Interactive Art Piece
Socially Conscious Wedding Rings
This Jewelry Uses Recycled Materials and Conflict-Free Diamonds
Water-Purifying Books
The Drinkable Book is an Educational Tool That Offers Clean Drinking Water
Lava-Infused Tables
'Formafantasma' Creates Distinct Furniture with Lava from Mount Etna
Skewed Landscaping Tools
The Tilt It Watering Can Upholds an Angular Improvement for Wrist Comfort
Bass-Blasting Water Bottles
Scosche Unveils Combination Waterbottle/Boombox at CES
Mounted Biological Purifiers
Purewall Air Filtration System Decorates and Converts Carbon Dioxide
Smartphone-Obsessed Charitable Endeavors
The UNICEF Tap Project is Taking Away Your Smartphone
Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
Nationalist Water Bottles
The Timo Thurner Packaging for Aqua Monaco is German
Credit Card-Sized Contaminant Sensors
High School Students Invented a Device for Water Pollution
Extreme Achievement Ads
Nike's 'KobeSystem: Success for the Successful' Campaign
Stylish Filtration Systems
Michael Young Redesigns the Diamond Water Purification Range
Clean H2O Collectors
The 'Source of Water' Draws in and Sanitizes Liquid from Contaminated Streams
Fish Skin Stools
'CRAFTICA' by Formafantasma Turns Leftover Animal Odds and Ends into Art
UV-Cleaning Canteens
The Camelbak All Clear Sanitizes Your Water with a Lamp Inside the Cap
Biodegradable Hydro Systems
The Soma Water Filtration System Tests Your Water for You
Recirculating Eco Faucets
The ReFresh Shower System Cuts Consumption and Guarantees Cleanliness
Lava Object Collections
Lava From Mount Etna Was Used to Create This Range of Household Objects
Glass H2O Containers
These Facet Face Water Bottles Urge People to Return to the Tap
H2O Aid Initiatives
Clean Water Charity Project Supports a 'Made to Matter' Approach to Production
LED Dome Architecture
Rising Moon by Daydreamers Design Lights Up Hong Kong's Urban Landscape
Mod Watering Holes
The Lotus Water Purifier Becomes a Meeting Place in the Contemporary Kitchen
Supercharged Water Filters
The NKD AQUA POD is a Fast Water Filtering Sytem
Slick Water Sheaths
The Metamorphose Filter Adds a Touch of Class to Recyclable Pet Bottles
Iconic Building Block Bottles
These Water Bottles Make for the Perfect LEGO Accessory
Pour-Over Water Filters
Water Fall by KOR is a Smart and Simple At-Home Water Filter
Birdy Bottle Clips
This Neat Water Carrying Clip is Eco-friendly
Ceramic Water Filters
Pure Home Water Creates Low-Tech Solution to Water Sanitation
Coconut-Based Water Filters
The WaterBean Filter Uses a Coconut Carbon Mechanism
Daintily Designed Java Makers
The Masanobu Ando Coffee Dripper Makes a Beautiful Cup of Coffee
Direct Sunlight Water Disinfectants
The Eliodomestico is a Filter- and Energy-Free Water Purifier
Carbon Offsetting Cookstoves
The Paradigm Project Offers A Safe Alternative to Open Fire
Refined Water Purifiers
The Next Ro Water Filtration System is Sophisticated in Form and Function
4 Hour Coffee Makers
The Proper Coffee Imperial Drip Uses Traditional Japanese Drip Brew Methods
Self-Chilling Cocktail Containers
The Rapid Ice Cooling Carafe Will Get Your Cocktails Ice-Cold
H2O Vending Machines
Aquavida Sells its Products in Compact Vending Kiosks
Chic Carbon Neutral Aqua Companies
Belu Water is an Ethical Bottled Brand in the UK
Separated Purifying Pitchers
The KOR Drip Water Filter Allows You To Fill Multiple Containers
Water Purification Pouches
The Squeeze Filter is the Epitome of Portable Water Filtration Systems
Clear Curvy Carafes
This Brita Water Jug Concept Matches the Fluid Nature of its Contents
Sooty Water Purifying Systems
Charcoal by Formafantasma is Artistically Sculptural
Epic Sci-Fi Water
Evian Makes a Bottle Design Fit for a Jedi Warrior
Wondrous Water Filters
The DrinkPure Water Filter is Effective and Inexpensive
Aquatic Holiday Decor
The Jellyfish Ornament from Cb2 Embraces an Underwater Concept
Post-Passing Apple Airplanes
The Virgin America Steve Jobs Plane Features the CEO's Epic Quote
Canteen Dairy Containers
The Milk-Tumbler Turns the Liquid into a Convenient Water-Like Commodity
Humanitarian-Branded Water Bottles
Nika Sells Products to Support Clean H20 Projects
Multi-Functional Water Purifiers
Virgin Pure by Richard Branson Improves Filtration
Teardrop Brew Infusers
The Tea Egg Infuser Brings Practicality to Preparing Hot Beverages
Superstar Frozen Water Confections
Richard Branson Ice Cubes are Served on Virgin Airline Flights
Renewable Resource Water Bottles
The Nava by Kor Uses a Sustainable Filter for Great Tasting H2O
Two-Material Tea Sets
The Times Tableware Collection Brings a Playful Element to Modernity
Portable Rechargeable Purifiers
The SteriPEN Freedom is Conveniently Small and Light
Slender Fluid Filters
Elegant Tower Glassware Purifies Tap Water for a Perfect Hydrating Drink
Portable Filter Bottles
The NDūR Filtration Bottle is Ideal for Drinking Water in Unsure Area
Contemporary Water Filters
This Walter Filtration System Features a Sleek Exterior Design
Donut-Shaped Aqua Filters
The Vitamin Water Purifier by Yena Lee Boasts a Futuristic Aesthetic
Multifunctional Water Purifiers
The Philips InstantTrust Works on Everything from Taps to Pitches
Colonial Blanket Art
The Moulding Tradition and Colony Exhibit Focuses on Italy's Reckless Past
Hanging Hydration Devices
The Connect Design 'Bottle Ring' is Clippable
Crane-Inspired Drinkware Sets
The Mar gh'Era Cup and Bottle Interact with a Glass Crane