Are there portable non-electrical water filters that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?
My relatives will be travelling in North America, UK, and Hong Kong. For environmentalism, they do not use bottled water, and need a water filter that:
removes chemicals, metals, and pathogens. They will always boil any filtered water as extra precaution.
can be transported (i.e. no installation or plumbing changes needed)
are not jug/pitchers (e.g. BRITA, Mavea, Pur) because 'They can reduce chlorine, but they are not the best home water filters for removing VOCs, fluoride, heavy metals and endocrine disruptors.'
These should be non-electrical (question for electrically powered filters here)
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My relatives will be travelling in North America, UK, and Hong Kong. For environmentalism, they do not use bottled water, and need a water filter that:
removes chemicals, metals, and pathogens. They will always boil any filtered water as extra precaution.
can be transported (i.e. no installation or plumbing changes needed)
are not jug/pitchers (e.g. BRITA, Mavea, Pur) because 'They can reduce chlorine, but they are not the best home water filters for removing VOCs, fluoride, heavy metals and endocrine disruptors.'
These should be non-electrical (question for electrically powered filters here)
health food-and-drink gear
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Please do use a favor and edit your question from negative requirements to positives ones: what specifically do you want the filters to filter out ('chemicals' in the title is too broad)? I also fail to see why jug or pitcher filters are excluded by definition; it's the filtering agent that does the work, not the container type.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 25 '16 at 19:04
@JanDoggen The main question is posed positively in the title:are there portable water filters without electricity that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?.
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 25 '16 at 19:10
As you can see, I've edited down your question quite a bit, removing extraneous details and commentary, in hopes of getting a response. You can undo, if you wish. I've also voted to close your second question, as it's not relevant until you get an answer to this.
– Giorgio
Sep 25 '16 at 20:19
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What sort of water sources will they be filtering? How portable does the device need to be? From the places you mentioned, the vast majority of tourists won't encounter places where the water needs to be filtered. Those that do would be doing backcountry hiking, where the size and weight of the device are very important (and this question might be more suited to outdoors.stackexchange.com, eg. Will any filter/pump purifier last through longer hikes?).
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 25 '16 at 22:16
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@Timere: If they're staying in "cities and hotels" in the places you mentioned, then there is absolutely nothing to worry about regarding water quality, and attempting to do your own treatment is a waste of time, money, and energy. In my opinion.
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 26 '16 at 9:06
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My relatives will be travelling in North America, UK, and Hong Kong. For environmentalism, they do not use bottled water, and need a water filter that:
removes chemicals, metals, and pathogens. They will always boil any filtered water as extra precaution.
can be transported (i.e. no installation or plumbing changes needed)
are not jug/pitchers (e.g. BRITA, Mavea, Pur) because 'They can reduce chlorine, but they are not the best home water filters for removing VOCs, fluoride, heavy metals and endocrine disruptors.'
These should be non-electrical (question for electrically powered filters here)
health food-and-drink gear
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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asked Sep 25 '16 at 14:09
Greek - Area 51 ProposalGreek - Area 51 Proposal
3,76962044
My relatives will be travelling in North America, UK, and Hong Kong. For environmentalism, they do not use bottled water, and need a water filter that:
removes chemicals, metals, and pathogens. They will always boil any filtered water as extra precaution.
can be transported (i.e. no installation or plumbing changes needed)
are not jug/pitchers (e.g. BRITA, Mavea, Pur) because 'They can reduce chlorine, but they are not the best home water filters for removing VOCs, fluoride, heavy metals and endocrine disruptors.'
These should be non-electrical (question for electrically powered filters here)
health food-and-drink gear
health food-and-drink gear
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Please do use a favor and edit your question from negative requirements to positives ones: what specifically do you want the filters to filter out ('chemicals' in the title is too broad)? I also fail to see why jug or pitcher filters are excluded by definition; it's the filtering agent that does the work, not the container type.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 25 '16 at 19:04
@JanDoggen The main question is posed positively in the title:are there portable water filters without electricity that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?.
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 25 '16 at 19:10
As you can see, I've edited down your question quite a bit, removing extraneous details and commentary, in hopes of getting a response. You can undo, if you wish. I've also voted to close your second question, as it's not relevant until you get an answer to this.
– Giorgio
Sep 25 '16 at 20:19
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What sort of water sources will they be filtering? How portable does the device need to be? From the places you mentioned, the vast majority of tourists won't encounter places where the water needs to be filtered. Those that do would be doing backcountry hiking, where the size and weight of the device are very important (and this question might be more suited to outdoors.stackexchange.com, eg. Will any filter/pump purifier last through longer hikes?).
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 25 '16 at 22:16
2
@Timere: If they're staying in "cities and hotels" in the places you mentioned, then there is absolutely nothing to worry about regarding water quality, and attempting to do your own treatment is a waste of time, money, and energy. In my opinion.
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 26 '16 at 9:06
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Please do use a favor and edit your question from negative requirements to positives ones: what specifically do you want the filters to filter out ('chemicals' in the title is too broad)? I also fail to see why jug or pitcher filters are excluded by definition; it's the filtering agent that does the work, not the container type.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 25 '16 at 19:04
@JanDoggen The main question is posed positively in the title:are there portable water filters without electricity that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?.
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 25 '16 at 19:10
As you can see, I've edited down your question quite a bit, removing extraneous details and commentary, in hopes of getting a response. You can undo, if you wish. I've also voted to close your second question, as it's not relevant until you get an answer to this.
– Giorgio
Sep 25 '16 at 20:19
2
What sort of water sources will they be filtering? How portable does the device need to be? From the places you mentioned, the vast majority of tourists won't encounter places where the water needs to be filtered. Those that do would be doing backcountry hiking, where the size and weight of the device are very important (and this question might be more suited to outdoors.stackexchange.com, eg. Will any filter/pump purifier last through longer hikes?).
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 25 '16 at 22:16
2
@Timere: If they're staying in "cities and hotels" in the places you mentioned, then there is absolutely nothing to worry about regarding water quality, and attempting to do your own treatment is a waste of time, money, and energy. In my opinion.
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 26 '16 at 9:06
1
1
Please do use a favor and edit your question from negative requirements to positives ones: what specifically do you want the filters to filter out ('chemicals' in the title is too broad)? I also fail to see why jug or pitcher filters are excluded by definition; it's the filtering agent that does the work, not the container type.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 25 '16 at 19:04
Please do use a favor and edit your question from negative requirements to positives ones: what specifically do you want the filters to filter out ('chemicals' in the title is too broad)? I also fail to see why jug or pitcher filters are excluded by definition; it's the filtering agent that does the work, not the container type.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 25 '16 at 19:04
@JanDoggen The main question is posed positively in the title:
are there portable water filters without electricity that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?.– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 25 '16 at 19:10
@JanDoggen The main question is posed positively in the title:
are there portable water filters without electricity that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?.– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 25 '16 at 19:10
As you can see, I've edited down your question quite a bit, removing extraneous details and commentary, in hopes of getting a response. You can undo, if you wish. I've also voted to close your second question, as it's not relevant until you get an answer to this.
– Giorgio
Sep 25 '16 at 20:19
As you can see, I've edited down your question quite a bit, removing extraneous details and commentary, in hopes of getting a response. You can undo, if you wish. I've also voted to close your second question, as it's not relevant until you get an answer to this.
– Giorgio
Sep 25 '16 at 20:19
2
2
What sort of water sources will they be filtering? How portable does the device need to be? From the places you mentioned, the vast majority of tourists won't encounter places where the water needs to be filtered. Those that do would be doing backcountry hiking, where the size and weight of the device are very important (and this question might be more suited to outdoors.stackexchange.com, eg. Will any filter/pump purifier last through longer hikes?).
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 25 '16 at 22:16
What sort of water sources will they be filtering? How portable does the device need to be? From the places you mentioned, the vast majority of tourists won't encounter places where the water needs to be filtered. Those that do would be doing backcountry hiking, where the size and weight of the device are very important (and this question might be more suited to outdoors.stackexchange.com, eg. Will any filter/pump purifier last through longer hikes?).
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 25 '16 at 22:16
2
2
@Timere: If they're staying in "cities and hotels" in the places you mentioned, then there is absolutely nothing to worry about regarding water quality, and attempting to do your own treatment is a waste of time, money, and energy. In my opinion.
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 26 '16 at 9:06
@Timere: If they're staying in "cities and hotels" in the places you mentioned, then there is absolutely nothing to worry about regarding water quality, and attempting to do your own treatment is a waste of time, money, and energy. In my opinion.
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 26 '16 at 9:06
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First of all, why not just use bottled water?
Anyway, I'll assume you have some good reason not to. For example, if you travel to a lot to places where you don't drink the tap water, you'll save money in the long run by purifying it yourself. However, it's inconvenient to carry a purifier around while traveling. On the positive side, it's cheaper, and better for the environment in the long run than buying bottled water.
Reverse Osmosis removes metals, chemicals and microorganisms from the water.
You can find a portable Reverse Osmosis system. It's similar technology to what I've described in a related answer, only more compact and portable. Portable RO systems can run on the mere water pressure of taps.
Here's a system sold at Amazon US. It requires no electricity. It's particularly advertised as being portable and suitable for travel. I'm not advocating (nor discouraging) buying this particular product, I'm including it as proof that portable RO systems do exist. RO is one of today's most trusted and widely used methods of water purification.
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@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
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At the risk of being flagged "not an answer" I am going to ignore your overly-broad and perhaps-unsupported worries of "chemicals and metals" and concentrate on pathogens.
While it may seem impossible, devices exist that use batteries (you can charge them typically with any USB charger) and that remove pathogens - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc - without heating the water or leaving a taste. They operate on UV light, which is a great sterilizer. One manufacturer sells a number of models that can easily fit in a pocket, for less than $100. My only affiliation is that I bought a different model from that manufacturer and am very happy with it. I used it throughout the Pacific, in places where the hotel told us to treat the water (boil for 20 minutes, one place said), and never had any water-related issues. A family member took it through Asia and stayed healthy in places where the water was known to be untrustworthy. You can easily use it for days on a charge, it's not plugged in while you use it, and there's no concerns about power adapters or the like since it's just USB.
You treat about 500ml of water at a time - a mug or glass - and it takes 90 seconds. I wouldn't want to treat a bathtub, but for the volumes you're likely to drink it's fine. It's so small you can take it into a restaurant and treat the tap water they serve you. It's easy and it works.
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
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Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
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The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
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@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
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@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
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@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
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My two cents: There are multiple filters out there, some of which will filter out viruses, some that will not. There are many factors to consider with any system: size, cost, capability.
As you state your parents want to filter before boiling I think that the following link has information on filters that may apply to the situation: one of many online filter reviews
Also, here is a page on hiking/camping drinking water from the US centers for disease control Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
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backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
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NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
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Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
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Take a look at this page where I saw portable water filter. It removes metals, chlorine and bacteria on a certain percentage.
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
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Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
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First of all, why not just use bottled water?
Anyway, I'll assume you have some good reason not to. For example, if you travel to a lot to places where you don't drink the tap water, you'll save money in the long run by purifying it yourself. However, it's inconvenient to carry a purifier around while traveling. On the positive side, it's cheaper, and better for the environment in the long run than buying bottled water.
Reverse Osmosis removes metals, chemicals and microorganisms from the water.
You can find a portable Reverse Osmosis system. It's similar technology to what I've described in a related answer, only more compact and portable. Portable RO systems can run on the mere water pressure of taps.
Here's a system sold at Amazon US. It requires no electricity. It's particularly advertised as being portable and suitable for travel. I'm not advocating (nor discouraging) buying this particular product, I'm including it as proof that portable RO systems do exist. RO is one of today's most trusted and widely used methods of water purification.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:40
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@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
add a comment |
First of all, why not just use bottled water?
Anyway, I'll assume you have some good reason not to. For example, if you travel to a lot to places where you don't drink the tap water, you'll save money in the long run by purifying it yourself. However, it's inconvenient to carry a purifier around while traveling. On the positive side, it's cheaper, and better for the environment in the long run than buying bottled water.
Reverse Osmosis removes metals, chemicals and microorganisms from the water.
You can find a portable Reverse Osmosis system. It's similar technology to what I've described in a related answer, only more compact and portable. Portable RO systems can run on the mere water pressure of taps.
Here's a system sold at Amazon US. It requires no electricity. It's particularly advertised as being portable and suitable for travel. I'm not advocating (nor discouraging) buying this particular product, I'm including it as proof that portable RO systems do exist. RO is one of today's most trusted and widely used methods of water purification.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:40
RevetahwRevetahw
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@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
add a comment |
First of all, why not just use bottled water?
Anyway, I'll assume you have some good reason not to. For example, if you travel to a lot to places where you don't drink the tap water, you'll save money in the long run by purifying it yourself. However, it's inconvenient to carry a purifier around while traveling. On the positive side, it's cheaper, and better for the environment in the long run than buying bottled water.
Reverse Osmosis removes metals, chemicals and microorganisms from the water.
You can find a portable Reverse Osmosis system. It's similar technology to what I've described in a related answer, only more compact and portable. Portable RO systems can run on the mere water pressure of taps.
Here's a system sold at Amazon US. It requires no electricity. It's particularly advertised as being portable and suitable for travel. I'm not advocating (nor discouraging) buying this particular product, I'm including it as proof that portable RO systems do exist. RO is one of today's most trusted and widely used methods of water purification.
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answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:40
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First of all, why not just use bottled water?
Anyway, I'll assume you have some good reason not to. For example, if you travel to a lot to places where you don't drink the tap water, you'll save money in the long run by purifying it yourself. However, it's inconvenient to carry a purifier around while traveling. On the positive side, it's cheaper, and better for the environment in the long run than buying bottled water.
Reverse Osmosis removes metals, chemicals and microorganisms from the water.
You can find a portable Reverse Osmosis system. It's similar technology to what I've described in a related answer, only more compact and portable. Portable RO systems can run on the mere water pressure of taps.
Here's a system sold at Amazon US. It requires no electricity. It's particularly advertised as being portable and suitable for travel. I'm not advocating (nor discouraging) buying this particular product, I'm including it as proof that portable RO systems do exist. RO is one of today's most trusted and widely used methods of water purification.
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@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
add a comment |
@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Because they harm the environment?
– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 26 '16 at 20:22
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
@ZachLipton Yeah, most travelers will prefer just using bottled water. Dragging an RO system around is certainly inconvenient. In order for this to be economical and practical, you have to: 1. Be someone who travels quite frequently to places with poor water and stays there for extended periods of time. 2. Be the type of traveler who just goes to a single location and stays there for weeks/months. In that case you might not mind having an RO system in your luggage. And in that case, it's probably also OK that you have to fill up your bottles in the house.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 20:28
add a comment |
At the risk of being flagged "not an answer" I am going to ignore your overly-broad and perhaps-unsupported worries of "chemicals and metals" and concentrate on pathogens.
While it may seem impossible, devices exist that use batteries (you can charge them typically with any USB charger) and that remove pathogens - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc - without heating the water or leaving a taste. They operate on UV light, which is a great sterilizer. One manufacturer sells a number of models that can easily fit in a pocket, for less than $100. My only affiliation is that I bought a different model from that manufacturer and am very happy with it. I used it throughout the Pacific, in places where the hotel told us to treat the water (boil for 20 minutes, one place said), and never had any water-related issues. A family member took it through Asia and stayed healthy in places where the water was known to be untrustworthy. You can easily use it for days on a charge, it's not plugged in while you use it, and there's no concerns about power adapters or the like since it's just USB.
You treat about 500ml of water at a time - a mug or glass - and it takes 90 seconds. I wouldn't want to treat a bathtub, but for the volumes you're likely to drink it's fine. It's so small you can take it into a restaurant and treat the tap water they serve you. It's easy and it works.
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
Kate GregoryKate Gregory
59.5k10162257
1
Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
6
The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
1
@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
1
@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
2
@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
|
show 7 more comments
At the risk of being flagged "not an answer" I am going to ignore your overly-broad and perhaps-unsupported worries of "chemicals and metals" and concentrate on pathogens.
While it may seem impossible, devices exist that use batteries (you can charge them typically with any USB charger) and that remove pathogens - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc - without heating the water or leaving a taste. They operate on UV light, which is a great sterilizer. One manufacturer sells a number of models that can easily fit in a pocket, for less than $100. My only affiliation is that I bought a different model from that manufacturer and am very happy with it. I used it throughout the Pacific, in places where the hotel told us to treat the water (boil for 20 minutes, one place said), and never had any water-related issues. A family member took it through Asia and stayed healthy in places where the water was known to be untrustworthy. You can easily use it for days on a charge, it's not plugged in while you use it, and there's no concerns about power adapters or the like since it's just USB.
You treat about 500ml of water at a time - a mug or glass - and it takes 90 seconds. I wouldn't want to treat a bathtub, but for the volumes you're likely to drink it's fine. It's so small you can take it into a restaurant and treat the tap water they serve you. It's easy and it works.
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
Kate GregoryKate Gregory
59.5k10162257
1
Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
6
The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
1
@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
1
@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
2
@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
|
show 7 more comments
At the risk of being flagged "not an answer" I am going to ignore your overly-broad and perhaps-unsupported worries of "chemicals and metals" and concentrate on pathogens.
While it may seem impossible, devices exist that use batteries (you can charge them typically with any USB charger) and that remove pathogens - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc - without heating the water or leaving a taste. They operate on UV light, which is a great sterilizer. One manufacturer sells a number of models that can easily fit in a pocket, for less than $100. My only affiliation is that I bought a different model from that manufacturer and am very happy with it. I used it throughout the Pacific, in places where the hotel told us to treat the water (boil for 20 minutes, one place said), and never had any water-related issues. A family member took it through Asia and stayed healthy in places where the water was known to be untrustworthy. You can easily use it for days on a charge, it's not plugged in while you use it, and there's no concerns about power adapters or the like since it's just USB.
You treat about 500ml of water at a time - a mug or glass - and it takes 90 seconds. I wouldn't want to treat a bathtub, but for the volumes you're likely to drink it's fine. It's so small you can take it into a restaurant and treat the tap water they serve you. It's easy and it works.
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
Kate GregoryKate Gregory
59.5k10162257
At the risk of being flagged "not an answer" I am going to ignore your overly-broad and perhaps-unsupported worries of "chemicals and metals" and concentrate on pathogens.
While it may seem impossible, devices exist that use batteries (you can charge them typically with any USB charger) and that remove pathogens - bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc - without heating the water or leaving a taste. They operate on UV light, which is a great sterilizer. One manufacturer sells a number of models that can easily fit in a pocket, for less than $100. My only affiliation is that I bought a different model from that manufacturer and am very happy with it. I used it throughout the Pacific, in places where the hotel told us to treat the water (boil for 20 minutes, one place said), and never had any water-related issues. A family member took it through Asia and stayed healthy in places where the water was known to be untrustworthy. You can easily use it for days on a charge, it's not plugged in while you use it, and there's no concerns about power adapters or the like since it's just USB.
You treat about 500ml of water at a time - a mug or glass - and it takes 90 seconds. I wouldn't want to treat a bathtub, but for the volumes you're likely to drink it's fine. It's so small you can take it into a restaurant and treat the tap water they serve you. It's easy and it works.
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
Kate GregoryKate Gregory
59.5k10162257
edited Sep 26 '16 at 11:27
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
Kate GregoryKate Gregory
59.5k10162257
answered Sep 26 '16 at 0:10
Kate GregoryKate Gregory
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Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
6
The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
1
@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
1
@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
2
@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
|
show 7 more comments
1
Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
6
The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
1
@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
1
@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
2
@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
1
1
Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
Kate, the OP asked for non-electrical filters and this was edited out. I have edited it back in (pending approval). He/she also has a question for electrically powered system. Please move this answer there.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 26 '16 at 6:13
6
6
The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
The water where I am currently has an extremely high concentration of the chemical hydrogen hydroxide, and I believe filters are not sufficient to remove all of it.
– hippietrail
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
1
1
@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
@hippietrail - Try one of these. They can remove almost all chemicals from the container if your choice.
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 12:41
1
1
@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
@Fiksdal Oops, yes. coleparmer.co.uk/Category/Vacuum_Pumps/6902
– CMaster
Sep 26 '16 at 16:01
2
2
@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
@hippietrail DHMO kills thousands every year. Surely you want to ban this dangerous chemical from the water supply?
– Zach Lipton
Sep 26 '16 at 20:41
|
show 7 more comments
My two cents: There are multiple filters out there, some of which will filter out viruses, some that will not. There are many factors to consider with any system: size, cost, capability.
As you state your parents want to filter before boiling I think that the following link has information on filters that may apply to the situation: one of many online filter reviews
Also, here is a page on hiking/camping drinking water from the US centers for disease control Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
5
backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
2
NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
1
Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
|
show 1 more comment
My two cents: There are multiple filters out there, some of which will filter out viruses, some that will not. There are many factors to consider with any system: size, cost, capability.
As you state your parents want to filter before boiling I think that the following link has information on filters that may apply to the situation: one of many online filter reviews
Also, here is a page on hiking/camping drinking water from the US centers for disease control Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
5
backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
2
NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
1
Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
|
show 1 more comment
My two cents: There are multiple filters out there, some of which will filter out viruses, some that will not. There are many factors to consider with any system: size, cost, capability.
As you state your parents want to filter before boiling I think that the following link has information on filters that may apply to the situation: one of many online filter reviews
Also, here is a page on hiking/camping drinking water from the US centers for disease control Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
My two cents: There are multiple filters out there, some of which will filter out viruses, some that will not. There are many factors to consider with any system: size, cost, capability.
As you state your parents want to filter before boiling I think that the following link has information on filters that may apply to the situation: one of many online filter reviews
Also, here is a page on hiking/camping drinking water from the US centers for disease control Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
edited Sep 26 '16 at 12:58
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
answered Sep 25 '16 at 23:49
NZKshatriyaNZKshatriya
16718
16718
5
backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
2
NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
1
Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
|
show 1 more comment
5
backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
2
NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
1
Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
5
5
backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
backpacking water filters (which I use when backpacking) do not clear chemicals or metal. You answer would be better if it made that clear, and perhaps listed some names of search terms rather than just a link.
– Kate Gregory
Sep 26 '16 at 0:12
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
The page in the link clearly states what each system can and cannot do. Are answers supposed to preclude the reader from having to, well, read the information in the linked page?
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 11:14
2
2
NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
NZKshatriya: Actually, it's indeed better to include relevant information in the answer itself. The link is your source, but valuable information should be included into the body of the answer. (If quoting short passages verbatim, use the "quotation" markup.) @KateGregory
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 11:20
1
1
Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
Good to know, will remember that from now on.
– NZKshatriya
Sep 26 '16 at 12:31
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
@NZKshatriya You may even consider improving and expanding this particular answer.
– Revetahw
Sep 26 '16 at 12:43
|
show 1 more comment
Take a look at this page where I saw portable water filter. It removes metals, chlorine and bacteria on a certain percentage.
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
add a comment |
Take a look at this page where I saw portable water filter. It removes metals, chlorine and bacteria on a certain percentage.
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
add a comment |
Take a look at this page where I saw portable water filter. It removes metals, chlorine and bacteria on a certain percentage.
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
Take a look at this page where I saw portable water filter. It removes metals, chlorine and bacteria on a certain percentage.
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
answered Jan 24 '17 at 4:03
JapsJaps
11
11
Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
add a comment |
Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
Without the link this A is not helpful. And since links may die your A may be deleted unless some of the relevant detail is edited into it.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:08
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@pnuts my test of the link got a danger alert from my security software
– Giorgio
Jan 24 '17 at 4:09
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
@Dorothy Interesting (but odd?) I got no warning, looks 'pukka' and who.is checks out - though another reason to at least show here some of the data.
– pnuts
Jan 24 '17 at 4:13
add a comment |
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Please do use a favor and edit your question from negative requirements to positives ones: what specifically do you want the filters to filter out ('chemicals' in the title is too broad)? I also fail to see why jug or pitcher filters are excluded by definition; it's the filtering agent that does the work, not the container type.
– Jan Doggen
Sep 25 '16 at 19:04
@JanDoggen The main question is posed positively in the title:
are there portable water filters without electricity that filter chemicals, metals, and pathogens?.– Greek - Area 51 Proposal
Sep 25 '16 at 19:10
As you can see, I've edited down your question quite a bit, removing extraneous details and commentary, in hopes of getting a response. You can undo, if you wish. I've also voted to close your second question, as it's not relevant until you get an answer to this.
– Giorgio
Sep 25 '16 at 20:19
2
What sort of water sources will they be filtering? How portable does the device need to be? From the places you mentioned, the vast majority of tourists won't encounter places where the water needs to be filtered. Those that do would be doing backcountry hiking, where the size and weight of the device are very important (and this question might be more suited to outdoors.stackexchange.com, eg. Will any filter/pump purifier last through longer hikes?).
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 25 '16 at 22:16
2
@Timere: If they're staying in "cities and hotels" in the places you mentioned, then there is absolutely nothing to worry about regarding water quality, and attempting to do your own treatment is a waste of time, money, and energy. In my opinion.
– Greg Hewgill
Sep 26 '16 at 9:06