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Filter of Hope: Clean Water of Life WebsiteFilter of Hope: Clean Water of Life Website
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Filter of Hope: Clean Water of Life

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Filter of Hope has developed a revolutionary, household water filter specifically for families living in abject poverty (less than $2/day) worldwide. Our filter removes all bacteria, protozoa and microorganisms from contaminated water sources, making the water completely safe to drink. One filter lasts 10 years and costs only $40.

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clean drinking water, safe water, water-related disease, clean water resources

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