Microorganism-contaminated water is responsible for nearly 3 million deaths a year, mostly in underdeveloped countries. Studies conducted have proven that UV treatment of water can decrease the risk of fatal pathogens infecting your body. The Solar Bottle harnesses the power of solar rays to produce cheap and completely eco-friendly filtered water.

Using the SODIS (Solar Water Disinfection) system, the bottle works with the sun’s UV-A radiation and increased water temperatures to significantly decrease the risk of consuming tainted water.

via Inhabitat

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