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Michael Pritchard: How to make filthy water drinkable

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.

English
  • Originally Aired August 4, 2009
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 18, 2025 by
    morbus
  • Modified February 18, 2025 by
    morbus