LifeStraw Community. Safe water for schools, health facilities, community settings and for emergency response

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1 LifeStraw Community Safe water for schools, health facilities, community settings and for emergency response Eliminates Bacteria, Viruses and Protozoan Parasites

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3 ABOUT US LifeStraw is committed to redefining the safe drinking water space through technology innovation, product quality, design and programs that have measurable impact. In doing so, our work is driving sustainable access to safe drinking water by engaging governments, donors, and individual consumers to understand the problem and become an active part of the solution. We ve had the privilege to partner with many renowned organizations. Today LifeStraw is used in more than 64 countries around the world.

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5 LifeStraw Community LifeStraw Community is an instant microbiological water purifier with a built-in safe storage container that provides safe drinking water for up to 100 individuals per day. TECHNOLOGY: Advanced hollow fibre membrane ultrafiltration with 0.02 micron pore size also removes viruses Removes % of bacteria (E. coli, etc.) Removes % of protozoa (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, etc.) Removes % of viruses (Rotavirus, Hepatitis A) Filters 70, ,000 liters* Filtration rate 12L/hour* Serves about people per day Independently tested by WHO Meets highest performance category (3 stars - comprehensive protection) Meets US EPA drinking water standards All LifeStraw products have a certificate of quality Use Easy to assemble, fill and use Simple to maintain Durable and long-lasting No repeat intervention 50 Liter Capacity 25 liter dirty water tank 25 liter safe water tank *Flow rate and estimated lifetime is tested on turbidity of 15 NTU-nephelometric turbidity unit, total organic carbon - TOC of 5mg/L as humic acid

6 LifeStraw Community with Auto Fill The LifeStraw Community Auto fill is designed for communities with access to piped or tap water that may not be safe. It allows users to connect a piped or tap water source to the LifeStraw Community directly for easy and quick filling. The LifeStraw Community Auto fill Kit is designed to work with the standard range of water pressure that comes from taps. Includes a pre-filter of 200 microns that reduces turbidity (muddiness) Accepts sources with water pressure between 1 to 3 Bar The fill-rate is 0.5L to 3L per minute Adapts to standard hose connections (15 mm and 19 mm diameters)

7 LifeStraw technology and global standards INDEPENDENTLY TESTED BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION February 2016, the Round 1 testing results of the WHO International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies was released. This scheme independently evaluates the performance of household water treatment (HWT) technologies according to WHO health-based criteria. Technology Product Manufacturer Performance target met (assuming correct and consistent use) LifeStraw Family 1.0 LifeStraw Community LifeStraw SA LifeStraw SA Comprehensive protection: very high removal of bacteria, viruses and protozoa Flocculation-disinfection LifeStraw Family 2.0 LifeStraw SA The Procter & Gamble Company Comprehensive protection: high removal of bacteria, viruses and protozoa UV disinfection Qingdao Waterlogic Manufacturing Company Chemical disinfection Chemical disinfection Aquatabs Chemical disinfection Medentech Limited Chemical disinfection Targeted protection: high removal of bacteria and viruses; no/limited removal of protozoa Solar disinfection Solar disinfection Solar disinfection Targeted protection: high removal of bacteria and protozoa; some removal of viruses

8 LifeStraw Community is ideal for addressing safe water in: SCHOOLS LifeStraw Community is used in school-based safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs. Safe water in schools is important for development, concentration and can reduce absenteeism by preventing children from getting waterborne diseases COMMUNITY DINING SPACES LifeStraw Community is used in communal dining spaces. Safe water improves nutrition and the absorption of key micronutrients and amino acids that are important for health. DISASTER RESPONSE LifeStraw Community is used globally for emergency response and humanitarian disaster relief. Safe water is critical for emergency responders and the communities impacted by a disaster in the days and weeks after a disaster occurs.

9 HEALTH FACILITIES WORKPLACES LifeStraw Community is used in health facilities to provide safe water to patients and their families. Safe water is necessary for the administration of medications and hand washing in clinics and hospitals. LifeStraw Community is used in many workplaces. Workers that have access to safe water can experience increased productivity due to staying hydrated and remaining healthy.

10 Overview of LifeStraw products LifeStraw LifeStraw Family 1.0 LifeStraw Family 2.0 LifeStraw Community Use Individual Household Household Community Ideal for Removes bacteria and protozoa Emergencies Households without access to safe water Households without access to safe water Schools, health facilities, community centers, emergency response Removes chemicals No No No No Removes virus No Filter capacity 1,000 L 18,000 L 30,000 L 100,000 L Filter Micron Size 0,2 0,02 0,02 0,02 Weight 59 gr 725 gr 2100 gr 8000 gr Flow Rate 1.7 L/min 12 L/h 1.5 L/h 12 L/h

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