DrinkPure filtration device brings potable water where needed

drinkPure water filtration device brings potable water where needed
photo by ETH zürich

ETH zürich student jeremy nussbaumer has developed a water filtration device that brings potable water to areas where its most needed. responding to the world health organization’s (WHO) records that state that 3.4 million people die annually due to water-related diseases, nussbaumber has designed ‘DrinkPure‘, a membrane system that removes bacteria and other contaminants from water so that it is rendered drinkable.

‘DrinkPure’ filters water via a membrane system

the purifying effect of the ‘DrinkPure’ waterfilter is achieved through three steps: 1) the dirty water passes through a pre-filter, extracting any plant debris and dirt; 2) it then goes through a layer of activated carbon where chemicals, heavy metals and odors are retained; 3) finally, a lining successfully holds bacteria as a result of homogenous pore size distribution in the film.

nussbaumer has designed the ‘DrinkPure’ with wanting to assist development aid, and thus has made it a low-cost and reliable device that is compatible to PET bottles around the world. the fact that it can easily be screwed onto a plastic vessel, thus reduces the logistical expenses of having to quickly transport supply drinking water to those living in remote areas. it is also simple to operate, eliminating the need for instruction on how to use and clean the filters. in addition, because of its straightforward production process, ‘DrinkPure’ can be manufactured locally, decreasing the cost of providing clean water to those in need, and giving recipients more independence. though, ‘DrinkPure’ has obvious economic and social benefits in developing countries, it can also be used by travelers, hikers, adventurers etc., to ensure that you always have safe H20 to consume while you’re abroad.

‘DrinkPure’ can easily be screwed onto any PET bottle
photo by ETH zürich

‘DrinkPure’ is currently seeking funding on indiegogo, and it is nussbaumer’s hope that by january 2015 he will send the first shipment of filters to africa.

water is easily filtered through three easy steps

photo by anna maltsev / ETH zürich

h/t