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LifeStraw Community High-Capacity Water Purifier

INSTITUTIONAL 50L GRAVITY WATER PURIFIER (VIRUS, BACTERIA & PARASITE REMOVAL)

High-capacity institutional gravity water purifier featuring a 50-liter dual-tank system and ultrafiltration hollow fiber membrane capable of removing viruses, bacteria, and parasites across 100,000 liters for long-term geological exploration camps and field stations.

Total Tank Capacity50 Liters (25L untreated top tank + 25L safe clean storage bottom tank)
Purification StandardUltrafiltration hollow fiber membrane (pore size: 0.02 micron)
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01 / FIELD CAPABILITIES

Built for the task.

  • 0.02-micron ultrafiltration membrane purifies viruses, bacteria, and parasites without chlorine, iodine, or electrical power
  • 100,000-liter cartridge capacity provides years of reliable drinking water for remote mining camps, drill sites, and field stations
  • Dual-tank design separates contaminated intake water from the 25-liter sanitized lower reservoir to prevent re-contamination
  • Twin non-corrosive dispensing taps allow simultaneous filling of multiple water canteens and cooking pots
  • Built-in manual backwashing system reverses water flow to purge trapped silt and maintain high hourly flow rates
02 / TECHNICAL DETAILS

Precision, specified.

Total Tank Capacity
50 Liters (25L untreated top tank + 25L safe clean storage bottom tank)
Purification Standard
Ultrafiltration hollow fiber membrane (pore size: 0.02 micron)
Pathogen Removal
Exceeds WHO standards — 99.999% Viruses, 99.999999% Bacteria, 99.999% Protozoan Parasites
Turbidity Reduction
Removes microplastics, suspended silt, clay, and turbidity down to clear potable clarity
Membrane Lifespan
Purifies up to 100,000 Liters (26,400 Gallons) — serves 100 people for 3 to 5 years
Gravity Flow Rate
High gravity flow of 12 liters per hour without electrical power or chemical additives
Body Construction
Heavy-duty food-grade durable, UV-resistant ABS plastic casing
Dispensing Taps
Dual high-durability push-taps for rapid clean container filling
Dimensions & Footprint
Approx. 85 cm height × 42 cm diameter; weight: 8.5 kg empty
Backwash System
Integrated manual backwash bulb for easy daily maintenance

Key specifications and field-use details. Exact configuration may vary by model or selected variant.

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