Pristine

Pristine(r) produce water purifiers and water filters for use on camping and hiking trips. They are lightweight and

What is the Pristine(r) water purifier used for?

Pristine(r) water purification systems are ideal for the following:

• World Travel – rather than treat the symptoms caused by drinking impure water, the Pristine system means you can treat the cause before drinking it, so there'll be no need to treat yourself.
• Hiking and Camping – Pristine(r) is the ideal solution for a hiking adventure or lakeside camping trip. The system is effective in all temperatures against potentially harmful organisms. It's lightweight and it's reassuring to know that pure water is only 15 minutes away.
• Third World Aid – Pristine is a great choice when access to safe drinking water is not possible.

Pristine(r) water purifiers contain Chlorine Dioxide. What's the benefit?

Pristine(r) systems contain chlorine dioxide, which has been used to treat municipal drinking water in Europe and the USA for over 50 years. chlorine dioxide is beneficial over chlorine for two main reasons - it is a more effective water purifier and it is free of chlorine's by-products, chiefly trihalomethanes (THMs), which are environmental pollutants and some of which are considered to be carcinogenic.

Chlorine dioxide kills the following:

• bacteria
• viruses
• e coli
• cholera
• botulism
• giardia
• cryptosporidium

and eliminates these:

• pesticides
• tastes and odours produced by algae
• iron and manganese in water
• nitrites and sulfides
• dyes produced by chlorophyll and plants
• potential carcinogenic substances like 3,4-benzopyrene

What's the difference between a water filter and a water purifier?

• Both water filters and water purifiers are effective in removing bacteria
• Water filters do not eliminate viruses, only water purifiers do this
• Water purifiers make water safe for drinking

It is advisable to decide before you buy whether a water filter or water purifier is suitable for your needs. The various Pristine(r) water purification systems are suitable for a wide range of situations.

Water purification – a travel essential

Whether it's a camping weekend, a hiking adventure or a world trip, the importance of having clean, safe water to drink simply cannot be underestimated. The physical effects of drinking unsafe water can spoil a trip and be extremely dangerous. A water purifier can offer peace of mind and is  absolutely essential for travel to places where the water is not safe to drink.