Mobile filtration vehicle

"It's too complicated for most people, especially those in these particular social circumstances who don't really conceptualize in terms of "water purity" or even know what that is." That sounds most patronizing - have you ever traveled to third-world countries in regions where such a bike would be most useful? I have, and believe me, the women there would welcome such a thing and be most grateful. They are not as ignorant as you seem to think they are.

"The people that this is aimed at could probably care less. If they did actually think in terms of water purity, they would be dying of dehydration from not drinking water, not from water-borne illnesses."

they have water-borne illnesses, more than likely, because they have to chose between the chance of disease, or the 100% fact that they will die if they do not drink something. so (and i apologize for the pun) that theory does not hold water.

also the pod shows them boiling water to sanitize it, so they do understand the importance of water safety they just cannot always put it before the immediate need of the water clean or not, and the need to conserve resources.

uh... is that plastic that it's made of?

seems like more of a clever marketing tool for an information company and a bicycle manufacturer to appeal to and ingratiate itself with the liberal, do-gooder consciousness that purchases mountain bikes.

clever, but this is totally unrealistic. A filter bike? It's too complicated for most people, especially those in these particular social circumstances who don't really conceptualize in terms of "water purity" or even know what that is. The people that this is aimed at could probably care less. If they did actually think in terms of water purity, they would be dying of dehydration from not drinking water, not from water-borne illnesses.

This will never have widespread use.

Boo-f'n-yeah! Done and done.

:dusts hands:

How many are gonna be needed to "unplug" Africa, Asia, South America, and the least developed states between them before the problem solves itself?

And how many of the JDAMs did we sell to Saudi Arabia that could've been instead spent on this?

What a great invention, cute and innovative. This gives me some much needed optimism for the world.

its amazingly genius and simple. hopefully this provides a good solution for many impoverished areas.

Where can I buy one?

Now that's wonderful.

Wow, what a great idea, I thought it was a really unique, creative and practical way of cleaning and transporting water. The fact that it addresses and solves multiple problems is awesome!