Water is a nonnegotiable component for life, but unfortunately, this precious resource is a luxury for many around the world. Such disparity in the distribution of drinking water has inspired a number of water filters and purifiers to make any available water potable.
The selections in the slideshow below are some of the more innovative water filters and purifiers. There are solar-powered varieties, portable filters and even a straw that filters water on the fly. We even have large-scale pollution-fighting purifiers, like that planned within China’s Miyi Tower.
11 Innovative Water Filters and Purifiers
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French Press Filtration Systems
'321 Water Bottle' for Portable, Potable Refreshment
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Water-Filtering Bridges
China's Miyi Tower Will Clean River Below, Foster Cultural Arts Above
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Wind To Purify Salt Water
High Tech Windmill Could Supply Millions With Water
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LifeStraw: Innovative Drinking Straw Filters Waterborne Illness
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Solar Purification
SODIS Water Filters
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Water Virus Filters
The Portable LifeSaver Systems Cleans Out Bacteria
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Rain Filtering Umbrellas
The Filterbrella
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Flavoured, Filtered Water Straight From Your Tap
Strawberry, Peach or Raspberry
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Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
Swedish 'Solvatten' Ensures Sipping Safety
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Gravity Filtered Water
Aquaovo Ovopur Water Dispenser
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Nanorust
Drinking Water from Arsenic (Innovation for the Developing World)
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Ultra-Customizable Water Bottles
The Sunnies Flask Goes in Over 300,000 Color Combinations
Energy Drink Faucets
mio's TAP* Instantly Turns Water into an Energy Drink
Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
External Reference Launches a Series of Artsy Air Purifiers
Filtered Water Pet Bottles
The Little Chonk Lil Gulp Offers Hydration for Dogs Anywhere
Blue Spirulina Drinks
BLUwater Beverage from FUL Foods is Rich in Antioxidants
Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers
The DrinkingMaker Atmospheric Water Dispenser is Three-in-One
Personal Water-Ionizing Bottles
The Piurify HydroGenator Bottle Infuses Water with Hydrogen
Vibrant Metal Water Purifiers
Superkomma Designs the Contemporary Conecto Purifier
Furniture-Inspired Air Purifiers
The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table Functions as a Side Table
Five-in-One Water Filter Bottles
The VITALOOP Water Filtration Bottle Has a Rechargeable Design
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Botanical Water Enhancers
Buddy's Plant-Powered Flavors Support Healthy Hydration on the Go
Next-Gen Hydration Bottles
air up's Award-Winning Gen2 PAB "Flavors" Water with Aromatic Pods
Eco-Friendly Bamboo Water Bottles
The Hey Dewy HYDRATE Water Bottle is Eco-Friendly & Leak-Proof
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Gourmet Water Bars
The AQUA Water Bar by LUQEL is a Destination for Hydration in Dubai
Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers
The 'FloraPur' Air Purifier Concept Cleans the Air in Several Ways
Portable Hydration Kits
Karma Water Launches the New Hydration Kits for Convenient Consumption
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Stackable Electricity-Free Water Filters
Ecofiltro's Water Filter is Thoughtfully Designed
Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers
Selene Sari Creates the Vox Aeris with Multifunctional Elements
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
At-Home Water Treatment Systems
Cycleau Turns Wastewater into Drinking Water at Home
Portable Compact Kettles
The Foldable Kettle is Compact Enough to Fit in Luggages
Atmospheric Water Generator Systems
The Genesis Systems WaterCube100 (WC-100) Will Be at CES 2024
Angled Grip-Friendly Water Bottles
The 'M2O' Bottle Design by Michael Young is Highly Durable
Skin Barrier Support Showerheads
The Canopy Handheld Filtered Showerhead Soothes the Skin & Scalp
Pump-Free Pet Fountains
The Elfin Fountain Has a Battery-Powered Design
Micro-Filtering Coffee Presses
The ESPRO P3 French Press Uses Dual Micro Mesh Filters for Purity
Multi-Cat Smart Fountains
The Dockstream RFID Smart Fountain Tracks Individual Pet Behaviors
Self-Contained Water Carbonation Systems
The Aerflo Aer1 System Enables Carbonation from Anywhere
Nursery-Friendly Air Purifiers
The 'Airo' Air Purifier Baby Monitor Concept is Multipurpose
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps
Filter Caps Clean Water From a Variety of Sources
Travel-Ready Powered Espresso Makers
The Outin Nano Heats Water to Pull the Perfect Espresso Shot
Portable Shower Machines
Yoomiily Debuted the World's First Portable Shower and Dryer Device
Portable Hydrogen Water Generators
All-In Nutritionals Has Launched the Hydro Bottle +
High-Efficiency Air Purifiers
PuroAir Can Capture Up to 99% of Airborne Pollutants
Space-Saving Hydration Solutions
Memobottle's Flat Water Bottles Revolutionize On-the-Go Drinking
Ultra-Effective Water Filter Bottles
LifeStraw's Pocket-Size Peak Solo Filter Has New Colorways
Low-Cost Water Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Edrop' Water Purifier Fits onto Any Bottle
Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottled Waters
NEO WTR Comes in a 100% Prevent Ocean Plastic Bottle
Magnetic Spirit Filters
The PouraVida PAZ Filter Enhances the Flavor of Wine and Spirits
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Water-Saving Shaving Accessories
The Clean Shave 'Razor Rinser' Unclogs Blades
Graywater-Recycling Sink Designs
The Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems Recycles Water for the Toilet
Multi-Functional Air Purifiers
Jerdazen's JZ200 Air Purifier Offers Three Filter Options
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Skin-Caring Water Filters
Filterbaby 2.0 Removes 99.9% of Contaminants from Tap Water
Laundry Microfiber Filters
Samsung's New Less Microfiber Filter Catches Small Plastics
Pumpless Pet Fountains
PetSafe's Outlast Pet Fountain Features Patented HydroSpin Technology
Style-Conscious Air Purifiers
The Windmill Air Purifier Comes in Three Models
Portable Water Infusion Blenders
The Magic Bullet Portable Blender Has a Multifunctional Design
Smart Air Purifiers
The Airthings Renew Air Purifier Was Recently Unveiled at CES 2024
Recycled Chlorophyll Water Bottles
Chlorophyll Water Launched 100% rPET Bottles
Multi-Functional Air Purifiers
Homedics Boasts the TotalClean® Petplus 5-in-1 Air Purifier
Naturalistic AI-Powered Air Purifiers
The Briiv Pro Rapidly Cleans the Air in an Eco-Friendly Way
Flexibly Filtered Water Dispensers
The 'Waterdrop A1' Dispenses Both Hot & Cold Purified Water
Functional Effervescent Drink Ranges
SmartSoda Brilliant Life Drinks are Made with Alkaline Water
Pressurized Sun-Warmed Showers
The Quechua Pressure Solar Camping Shower Has a 10-Liter Capacity
Infusing Water Purifiers
The 'Bello' is a Countertop Water Purifier with Flavor-Infusing Functions
Smart Pet-Focused Fountains
Enabot's New Smart Fountain Device Helps Keep Your Pet Hydrated
Can-Connecting Drinking Accessories
HOP WTR's HOP SPCR Helps Drinkers Replenish & Rehydrate
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Refined Dishwasher Faucets
The Grifo-A Sliding Faucet by Shubh Wadel Optimizes User Experience
Cost-Conscious Portable Air Purifiers
IKEA's Dajlien Air Purifier Enhances Home Wellness Routines
Canned Bamboo Beverages
Juno Bamboo Water Makes a Centuries-Old Natural Remedy Ready to Drink
Bulbous Clay-Made Water Filters
The Biologique Water Filter Comes in Two Size Options
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Metallic Sparkling Refreshment Makers
The SodaStream Enso Was Designed by Naoto Fukasawa
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Multi-Filtration Shower Heads
The Act + Acre Showerhead Filter Removes Physical & Chemical Debris
Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions
Pentaform Presents the Potential E-Waste Solution with Aquafade
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems
The LG Smart Bath and Shower Purifier Refreshes Bathers
Double-Filtered Drinking Water
FloeWater Shares a Taste of Next-Gen Filtration Technology
On-The-Go Portable Water Dispensers
The Dometic GO Hydration Water Faucet is Camp-Ready
Powered Pitcher-Style Water Purifiers
The PIURIFY ALCHEMY is Speedy and Long-Lasting
Organic Wellness-Focused Drinks
élevé's Adaptogen-Infused Sparkling Waters Come in Three Flavors
Modern Pet Water Fountains
PAWaii Creates the Adorable Wireless Pet Water Fountain
High-Speed Water Filters
The Waterdrop ED01 Electric Water Filter Pitcher Reduces 30 Contaminants
Water-Purifying Coffee Makers
The Aqua Optima Aurora Coffee Has a Three-in-One Functionality
Self-Powered Shower Heads
UNG's Water Enhancer Harnesses Electrical Power from Water Pressure
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The Neo Px Air Purifier Removes Pollutants From the Home
Highly Portable Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Sip Filters Bacteria, Microplastics and More
Reusable Packaging Sparkling Waters
PATH Sparkling Flavored Water Comes in Aluminum Bottles
Multifunctional Sleek Air Purifiers
Blueair Presents the ComfortPure™ Air Purifier
Cleanliness-Promoting Shower Heads
The Afina A-01 Filtered Shower Head is Performance-Driven
Advanced Dental Water Flossers
The Gurunanda Advanced Dental Water Flosser 2.0 is Convenient
Beautifying Filtered Showerheads
Canopy Launched Its Filtered Showerhead at Sephora
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
Avian-Inspired Water Faucets
The Noken Swan Tap is Stylish and Sustainable
Affordable Portable Air Purifiers
The PureAura Device is an Company Energy-Saving Air Purifier
Upgraded Water Filtration Systems
Brita Upgrades Its Elite™ Filter, Supercharging Its Capabilities
Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
Compatibly Compact Water Filters
This Filter Works In Conjunction With the 'Purist' Cycling Bottle
Targeted Portable Air Purifiers
The 'Hale' Personal Air Purifier Provides Fresh Air Anywhere
Design-Forward Air Purifiers
The Windmill Air Purifier Nods to Japanese Scandinavian Minimalism
Functional Aluminum-Packaged Waters
Water Almighty Has Seven Added Minerals and Electrolytes
Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations
The 3i Intelligent Cleaning Station Was Introduced at CES 2024
Exterior Dual-Filtration Pet Fountains
The PetSafe Drinkwell Outdoor Dog Water Fountain is Durable
Ready-to-Drink Seawater Cartons
Mineral-Rich Deep Water is Packaged in a Plastic Alternative
Cat-Friendly Air Purifiers
The Wisesky W-Cat Air Purifier is Ergonomic and Scratch-Resistant
Cubic 360-Degree Air Purifiers
The Samsung Bespoke Cube Air Infinite Comes in Two Models
Humidifying Home Air Purifiers
The LG PuriCare HydroTower Cleans and Humidifies the Air
Pumpless Pet Fountains
This Pet Fountain Resists Breakage & Doesn't Require Constant Maintenance
Multifunctional Air Purifiers
Mila's Smart Home Air Purifier Filters Dust, Odor, Certain Chemicals
Canned Water Kefirs
Agua de Madre Shares Sparkling Water Kefir by the Can
Sustainable Ocean-Made Bottles
NEO WTR Launches the New 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic Bottles
Connected High-Power Air Purifiers
The Jafända JF888 Has H13 TRUE HEPA Filters
Sleek Water Dispenser Concepts
Lee Yi Chung Designs the Metapure Desktop Water Dispenser
App-Enabled Water Dispensers
Xiaomi Debuts the Sleek 'Mijia Instant Hot Water Dispenser'
Hydration Tracking Tools
Water Watch Simplifies Tracking Daily Water Intake with Bottle Units
Replenishing Mineral Water Campaigns
Crazy Water's Crazy Dry January Makes Not Drinking Fun
Ultra-Filtration Pet Water Fountains
PETLIBRO's Glacier Fountain Eliminates 99.9% of Bacteria
Connected High-Power Air Purifiers
The Winix 9800 4-Stage True HEPA Air Purifier is Feature-Rich
Naturalistic Pet Fountains
The LALAHOME RealFountain Mimics the Natural Flow of River Water
Diminutive Water Disinfection Systems
The 'PearlAqua Micro A' Offers Robust UV-C LED Disinfection
Car Cupholder Air Purifiers
ELEOPTION's Portable Air Purifier Occupies the Car's Cupholder Slot
Nine-Phase Air Purifiers
The AtmosC A Series Air Purifier Has PFF-9 Filtration Technology
Ocean-Friendly Laundry Filters
Samsung's New Laundry Filter Reduces Microplastic Pollution
Miniature Water Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Unveils the New Peak Solo for Clean Drinking Water
Coffee Machine Water Filters
The Bultron Action Filter Optimizes Results for Drink Systems
Ionized Alkaline Waters
Essentia Water Offers a Boost of Summer Hydration
Filtered Tub Spouts
Bath Haus Removes Tap Water Carcinogens from Bathwater
Water- Purifying Showerhead Designs
QNET Debuts the Ultra-Innovative HomePure Rayn
Cold Therapy Water Systems
The SILIENT Cold Water System Has an App-Connected Design
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Automatic Water Filter Pitchers
PIURIFY ALCHEMY Presents a Water Purifying Solution
Room-Purifying Air Cleaners
Clorox Introduces an Advanced Air Purifier with Cutting-Edge Features
Water Purification Shower Heads
The 'SHOWR' Shower Head Filter System Has an NSF42 Filter
Accessible Floating Public Pools
+ POOL Can Be Utilized in Bodies of Water Around the City
Water Filtering Pitcher Concepts
The Tranquil Osoi Pitcher Concept is Designed for Kinto
Eco-Friendly Vodka Cocktails
Bali Water's Paradise Pack Helps to Tidy Up Waterways
Purified Water Dispensers
The AkuaPure T1 Ultra by TOKIT Dispenses Purified Hot and Cold Water
Mineralizing Water-Sanitizing Carbonators
Carbon8 One-Touch Sparkling Water Maker is Bottle-Free
Vegetable-Activated Carbon Water Filters
Blupura Blutron Water Filter Cartridges are Effective