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Water Virus Filters

The Portable LifeSaver Systems Cleans Out Bacteria

— September 16, 2007 — Unique
Now you can safely drink out of the toilet bowl! Not that you'd want to, point is, this system filters even the tiniest bacteria and viruses. The new British engineered water bottle could be a lifesaver in a disaster zone. LifeSaver Systems new filtration system can filter undrinkable pond scum into crystal clear water in a mater of seconds. This breakthrough in portable water filtration will allow solders, rescue workers, and aid organizations to quickly and effectively treat water on-scene. Conventional treatment solutions will only stop bacteria measuring more than 200 nanometres, but viruses are less than 25 nanometres long.

"The Life Saver bottle can clean up any water - including toilet water with faecal matter - because the filter keeps out anything longer than 15 nanometres, which means that viruses can be filtered out without the use of chemicals," NRX said. "The filter in the bottle can distill an amazing 1,000 gallons or 1,500 gallons of water without changing the filter."
Trend Themes
1. Portable Water Filtration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced portable water filtration systems that can filter out even the tiniest bacteria and viruses, enabling safe drinking water in disaster zones.
2. Advanced Virus Filtering Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative virus filtering technologies capable of removing viruses from water without the use of chemicals, providing access to clean drinking water in remote areas.
3. High-capacity Water Filters - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design high-capacity water filtration systems that can distill large volumes of water without the need for frequent filter changes, increasing efficiency for soldiers, rescue workers, and aid organizations.
Industry Implications
1. Emergency Relief Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market portable water filtration systems as essential emergency relief supplies for disaster-stricken areas, ensuring access to safe drinking water.
2. Military Equipment and Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with military organizations to incorporate advanced water filtration technologies into soldiers' gear, improving their ability to stay hydrated in challenging environments.
3. Outdoor Adventure Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with outdoor gear companies to create portable water filters with high filtering capabilities for campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts, enhancing their access to clean drinking water during outdoor expeditions.
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