What Is AquaSafeStraw+ Personal Filtration?

What is AquaSafeStraw+? -Well- it's peace of mind - happy, healthy holidays - freedom from worry -  for example you can drink from a free, running stream - it's enjoying a clean, uncluttered environment -   Oh! and it's a water filter straw as well.

When you travel overseas, particularly to developing countries, take to the woods camping or hiking, or if your home town water treatment plant is under performing or has a catastrophe, a portable AquaSafeStraw+ water filter straw  will ensure you and your family stay healthy even though you drink the water.

AquaSafeStraw+ is a high tech, tested and approved water purification system that removes 99.999999% of waterborne bacteria, viruses including Pseudomonas, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and Fecal Coliforms, plus parasitic contamination by Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. It provides you and your family with the confidence of knowing you can have safe drinking water anywhere around the world from tap water, ice in drinks, lakes, and streams, on aircraft, shipboard, trains, hotels, parks and more.

 

AquaSafeStraw+ Offers

No After Taste	No chemical additives - No chlorine No iodine
Chemical Free	Filtration is via microporous membrane, safe for all the family to use and use
Instantaneous Use	No waiting time for drip or chemical interaction
Easy to Use	Just place the tip in the water and sip
Bacteria Removal	Filters out bacteria to 0.01 micron including Giardia and Cryptosporidium, i.e. removal of 99.9999% of bacteria
Virus Removal	Filters out viruses to 0.01 micron i.e. removal of 99.99% of viruses
Parasite Free	Removes  parasites, cysts, oocysts, and spores
Inexpensive	Extremely low per litre cost - beats bottled water 1000:1 and similar products 12:1
High Volume	Filters up to 1000 liters(264 gallons) and is completely re-usable
Long Life	Can be re-used up to 10 years - provided Operating Instruction are adhered
Durable for Travel	Physically strong and robust
Pocket Portable	Easy to carry in your pocket, handbag or day pack, or leave in the car
Zero Energy	No power or batteries required
Scientifically Approved	Tested at NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) approved laboratorystandards

1 straw = approx. 2000x 500 ml water bottles

Importantly, AquaSafeStraw+ is re-useable many times over and is extremely cost effective, filtering up to 1000 liters (264 gallons) of water. That's 2,000 x 500ml bottles of bottled water you won't have to buy - what a saving!! But it's also a saving for the environment,and your health. AquaSafeStraw+ is Better Than Bottled Water - But Why? Bottled water is starting to come under higher scrutiny and criticism for sub-standard, often simply tap, water; bacterial growth after bottling and related health concerns; massive environmental impact, Greenhouse Gas emissions, and drain on natural resources through manufacture and transport; and long-term pollution.

We believe AquaSafeStraw+ is the best filter of its type in the market place. What is AquaSafeStraw+ - it's an outstanding personal drinking water filter in terms of cost, purification, filtration, portability, and the environment. We invite you to dip, sip, and enjoy the many benefits.

More About AquaSafeStraw+

The AquaSafeStraw+ is a portable, chemical free, light weight, safe for all, water filtration straw that allows to drink bacteria (99.9999%) and virus free (99.99%) and 99.9999% of Giardia or Cryptosporidium water safely anywhere around the world.  What else it is very environmentally friendly

The AquaSafeStraw+ is a plastic straw fitted with a special membrane which uses ultrafiltration technology and is suitable for personal use to protect against water borne bacteria, viruses and protozoa found in the tap water of many countries. When used in accordance with the operating and maintenance instructions contained below, it filters out 99.99% of these micro-organisms and viruses including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. AquaSafeStraw+ is compact, lightweight, simple to use and an essential traveling companion.

AquaSafeStraw+ is designed only for removing water bacteria and water viruses in either a glass filled with water or directly from a stream.  It is designed for use single person use and must be treated with care.  AquaSafeStraw has not been designed to remove the taste of the water.

If operating and maintenance instructions are observed, the AquaSafeStraw+ can be expected to filter up to 1000 liters of moving streams, lakes, dams and or from municipal or town tap water.

Design Specification

The AquaSafeStraw+ has been designed and manufactured to  Food and Health Government regulations.  The AquaSafeStraw+ was designed to meet the following requirements;

About the Product AquaSafeStraw+

The AquaSafeStraw+ consists of two parts - a hard outer casing together with an inner, hollow fibre filter membrane.

The Physical Outside Casing

The outer casing is made from a polypropylene

AquaSafeStraw Characteristics

                     Length               280 mm
                     Diameter             32  mm
                     Dry Weight         75 grams

The Filter Membrane

The filter is made of multiple hollow fibre membranes, 60 plus metres, packed into a casing.  These membranes are produced by a melt spun and drawn processes from 100% polyethersulfone raw materials. After the membrane is manufactured the surface is coated with hydrophilic polymer to aid the filtration process.  Filter membranes have a pore size of 0.01 micron.

 

                                                            Membrane Specification

	Chemical Composition	Polymer	Polysulfone
	Physical Properties	Type     Wall thickness    Mean Inner Diameter     Mean    Tensile Strength    Explosion Pressure	Hydrophilic capillary membrane 150 µm ± 30 µm 700 µm ± 50 µm ≥ 150 cN ≥ 8 bar
	Membrane Performance	MWCO (dextran 90%, 0 bar	70KD +/- 20KD

 

The Capacity

The AquaSafeStraw+ has a capacity of up to 1000 liter capacity when it is used in clear water.

Holding it together

The two main components of AquaSafeStraw+ are the outer casing and the membrane.  To hold it together we use food grade quality glue.

 

Operating Instructions

For optimum results, submerge the inflow opening of the AquaSafeStraw+ in the receptacle holding water to a depth no greater than the high water mark shown on the outer casing of the straw.  Once submerged, simply sip through the mouthpiece as one normally sips through a standard straw.

Once finished drinking the water, stand the straw in an upright positon to drain to remove excess water then replace the mouthpiece.  Once the product thoroughly dry, store the product in dry and cool conditions.

 

Should the product not be reused within 5 days, the product should be cleaned and stored

Note:The AquaSafeStraw+ is not designed to remove chemical contaminants, heavy metals contained in water.   

Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

The capacity of the AquaSafeStraw+ to filter water depends on the quality of water to be filtered. In addition the following conditions must be met for effective use of the AquaSafeStraw+.  To be stored in cool and dry conditions;  

Not to be used on water above 35 °C or below 2°C.  Not to be damaged through tapping or heavily shaken, nor placing sharp objects inside the unit as it may damage the filter. Regularly wipe the exterior of the AquaSafeStraw+ with an anti-bacterial wipe after use, do not use if tip is still wet from the wipe.

Should the product not be reused within 5 days, the product should be cleaned and stored

Note:The AquaSafeStraw+ is not designed to remove chemical contaminants, heavy metals contained in water.