With LifeStraw®, you can safely drink water directly from rivers, streams, or lakes. The filter removes 99.99% of waterborne bacteria (including E. coli and salmonella) and 99.999% of waterborne protozoa (including giardia and cryptosporidium). It provides a high flow rate with no aftertaste, is easy to clean, and contains no chemicals. Meets US EPA drinking water standards for bacteria and parasites
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