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[[Image:LifeStraw.jpg|thumb|right|200px|LifeStraw]]
LifeStraw® is a portable simple filtration device, which measures around 25 cm long and 29 mm in diameter, and filters up to 700 litres of water.
It filters up to 700 litres of water and effectively removes most of the micro organisms responsible for causing waterborne diseases.
===Suitable conditions ===
[[Image:LifeStraw in use.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Woman using the lifestraw]]
===Construction, operations and maintenance===
Place LifeStraw® in water and sip through the mouthpiece. Regularly blow through the LifeStraw® after drinking to keep the filters clean and to prevent them from clogging. To clean, wipe your LifeStraw® with a soft cloth
Shelf-life is 2 years at 25°C or 1 year at 30°C.
===Costs===
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|CapCost= US$4 = €2,85
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===Field experiences===
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* Providing WASH education to communities and school
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