How to make filthy water drinkable

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Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009.

Aired August 4, 2009

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    This needs to be seen more often
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    Amazing...
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    Amy W
    Can we ship some to Puerto Rico?
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    How does it work?
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