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[[Image:LifeStraw.jpg|thumb|right|150px|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.

==Suitable conditions ==

The lifestraw can only be used for low turbid water. The released amount of iodine in water treated from LifeStraw® is not normally damaging to human health. However, people with thyroid problems or allergic reaction to iodine must seek medical advice before using this tool

A model applicable at a family level does exist.

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