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Groundbreaking water purification device

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Mabel GundlachJanuary 18, 2016

Askwar Hilonga created a water filter that absorbs substances like copper, fluoride, bacteria, viruses and pesticides. The chemical engineer hopes that his invention will help the 70% of households in Tanzania that do not have clean drinking water.

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