LifeStraw Community

High-capacity, long-lasting water purifier for emergency preparedness, response, and humanitarian work.

$375.00

LifeStraw Community

LifeStraw Community is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 8.

$375.00

High-capacity, long-lasting water purifier for emergency preparedness, response, and humanitarian work.

    • Advanced purification technology removes viruses, bacteria parasites and microplastics
    • High capacity: holds 13 gallons (50 liters) at once, ultra-durable for harsh conditions
    • Lifetime of 26,000 gallons, enough for 100 people for 3-5 years
    • Rigorous independent testing with WHO, US EPA, NSF and ASTM protocols
    • This product gives back: one product, one school child, one year of clean water
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High Performance Purification for years of safe water.

The LifeStraw Community’s purification cartridge removes virtually all pathogens found in drinking water. It lasts 26,000 gallons and can serve 100 people for 3 -5 years

Our most popular purifier for humanitarian and disaster response

LifeStraw Community’s high capacity, long life and durable design have made it a top choice for disaster response organizations.

Make an impact

LifeStraw community was designed for vulnerable communities: perfect for rural schools, health clinics, churches and community centers. It is the centerpiece of our own give back program, serving over 1 million school children with safe water.

  • How it Works
  • Specs
  • Data & Evidence

How it Works

How It Works

Designed for emergencies and humanitarian work, the LifeStraw Community is our highest capacity, longest lasting, ultra-durable water purifier. The Community meets the highest requirements of the World Health Organization and the US EPA, removing virtually all viruses (99.999%), bacteria (99.9999%), parasites (99.99%), and microplastics (99.999%) from water. The purifier also reduces turbidity (cloudiness). LifeStraw Community contains a 25 liter source water tank and a 25 liter safe water tank, with a lifetime capacity of approximately 26,000 gallons (100,000 liters) that allows it to serve 100 people for 3 to 5 years. Designed for harsh conditions, the LifeStraw Community is easy to assemble on-site and requires no batteries, spare parts, or chemicals.

The hollow fiber membrane removes

• 99.999999% of bacteria (E. coli)

• 99.999% of parasites (Giardia, Cryptosporidium, etc.)

• 99.999% of microplastics

• 99.999% of viruses (Rotavirus, Hepatitis A, etc.)

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Specs

Specifications

  • Includes LifeStraw Community, autofill adapter kit for attachment to taps or hoses, assembly instructions
  • Filtration technology: 0.02 micron hollow fiber membrane ultrafiltration cartridge
  • Purifier lifetime: 25,000 gallons (100,000 liters)
  • Flow Rate:12 liters/hr
  • Food grade materials (US FDA 21 CFR standards)
  • Total capacity: 50 liters (13 gallons)
  • Weight: 17lbs (8kgs) (without water)
  • Size (assembled): 22.’’ x 22.’’ x 33.5 ‘’
  • Size (box): 22.4’’ x 22.4’’ x 24.4‘’
  • Replaceable purification cartridge
  • All parts are recyclable

Maintenance

  • Product contains a detailed user manual in 4 languages (Eng, Fr, Sp, Port)
  • Additional foreign language manuals available upon request
  • Built in back-wash handle to ensure longevity of the purification cartridge
  • Weekly basic cleaning of the safe water tank

Lab

Lab Information

We believe that responsible manufacturing includes creating and maintaining a strong evidence base for our product claims and their intended impacts. All products undergo rigorous independent testing to meet or exceed protocols established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) We also built and run an ISO accredited water laboratory based in Vietnam that does quality validation and testing of all of our new and existing products.

• EPA Est. No. 95395-KOR-1

• WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm. Learn more www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Deal in Bulk Water Filtration Anywhere I've used a lot of water purifiers over the years, both in the home and outdoors. Once I found the original lifestraw, it became my go-to—period. I have several different Lifestraw units now and love them all. Recently, I bought the Lifestraw community for use as the final stage for our roof catchment system so we can transition from municipal water. It's exactly what we were looking for. And bonus: Lifestraw contributes to the betterment of the world and to helping the needy with our most basic essential: clean, safe water. Love this company!
Date published: 2019-05-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use. We have an unconventional use for this product. Due to the hardness of the water in our area, we collect rain water in order to minimize the "dust" put out by the minerals in the water. We use this in our ultrasonic humidifiers. But it should really be purified first. We'd used the LifeStraw Family for years, but it just took too much time to filter. Went to this "big boy" here. It is really worth the cost.
Date published: 2019-04-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Life Saving LifeStraw We are Replenish, and we are continuing our partnership with Vestergaard providing clean water for developing countries with these LifeStraws! Most of our work is in Kenya and is purchased through the warehouse in Nairobi. These 3 units will be going to schools in El Salvador! We are blessed to share this mission with such a great organization and with such an amazing, life-saving product- the LifeStraw!
Date published: 2019-07-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Had this over three years, Love it!! We live in the country, water comes from a creek, so drinking is an issue. Love this, easy to care for, and the water is amazing. Have several different filters, the family uses, and recommend them all. You can call if you have problems, the company is three to help, and are amazing. It does what you expect it to do, and has been our life saver, stopped the purchasing of bottled water. Easily payed for itself the first year.
Date published: 2019-10-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cool Saved my life; very practical :
Date published: 2018-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Community Filter We sent two of these to Venezuela and they are thrilled with them.
Date published: 2019-07-31
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Strange I just received the Lifestraw Community today in the mail. I believe the assembly instructions are very much lacking. There is no mention in the instructions of attaching the spouts to the safe water container. There is no mention of how the filter can be replaced, even though replacement filters can be purchased. The instructions are in very small print, so for me, with glasses and the beginning of cataracts, I had to get a magnifying glass. There is no mention of the "auto fill kit" and how to install it. I never ordered this, but here it is. Additionally, there is a hone in the dirty water container to mount the auto fill kit, but the kit just wobbles around. I think a gasket is missing. Without installing the auto fill kit, the input holding tank has a reduced capacity, since it will just run out the hole! There is no mention of an auto fill kit in any videos online, or in any material I can find. What happened? Did I get some variation of the LifeStraw Community that had been discontinued? I'm very disappointed in this product and I haven't even gotten to filling it with water yet!.
Date published: 2020-03-03
Rated 1 out of 5 by from no idea I bought this on or around the 14th of April. No instructions and so I can't recommend something that has no instruction to replace the cartridge filter that I bought a replacement for
Date published: 2019-04-25
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Can ocean water be used in this filtration system?

Asked by: Lee Lee
Our products cannot desalinate water.
Answered by: lifestraw
Date published: 2020-03-05

Does it take metals and mercury out of the water?  I have a dirty creek behind my house and was wondering if. I could use this in an emergency situation

Asked by: Simple Woodworker
This product does not remove heavy metals or mercury from water.
Answered by: lifestraw
Date published: 2020-03-04

The filter lasts 26000 gallons before needing to be replaced, however how often does it need to be taken out and cleaned and how involved is that process??? Also, can the unit survive (empty) in freezing conditions in a shed?

Asked by: SteveS
The only time the cartridge comes out is when it gets replaced. The cleaning would happen to the other parts of this product. The recommended temperature suggestions for our products are: -33 degrees Fahrenheit/1 degree Celsius -140 degrees Fahrenheit/60 degree Celsius
Answered by: lifestraw
Date published: 2020-02-28

how does it work

Asked by: jack123curry
We are very happy with it... just remember to clean it out every 2 weeks takes about 5-10 minutes.... it’s worth every penny when I think how much we spent on bottled water for a year this more then makes up for it..
Answered by: Tina
Date published: 2020-02-25

Is it available in kenya

Asked by: Hellen
Hi there! If you would like to make a purchase, please email us at info@lifestraw.com for assistance.
Answered by: lifestraw
Date published: 2020-02-20

How long does one filter last? How many gallons does it filter?

Asked by: Rvt7478
kind of but it is just cleaner
Answered by: jack123curry
Date published: 2020-02-19

What are the dimensions?

Asked by: Joe.M.Ama
The dimensions of the LSC assembled are 22.’’ x 22.’’ x 33.5".
Answered by: lifestraw
Date published: 2020-02-13

Is the product BPA-free?

Asked by: Greg
All LifeStraw products are BPA-free.
Answered by: lifestraw
Date published: 2020-02-11
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