Do LifeStraw products work for boil water advisories?


Our LifeStraw Home water filter pitcher and dispenser offer broad protection against over 30 contaminants, including:

  • Bacteria
  • Parasites
  • Microplastics
  • Heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium III)
  • PFAS
  • Pesticides
  • Pharmaceuticals

However, it's important to note that the LifeStraw Home system does not filter viruses.

If you are under a boil water advisory or need protection from potential viral contamination, we recommend continuing to boil your water, add purification tablets or use a LifeStraw Ultrafilter or Purifier capable of virus removal.

You can find a complete list of filters and what type of filtration they offer at Compare Filters on Lifestraw.com

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