BY: bwtechnologies



Water purification and filtration specialists, Pure Hydration, has won a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply an initial 600 units of its new water purification solution, 'H2O-TO-GO'. This innovative product provides an emergency drinking water facility for the RAF's Typhoon Eurofighter pilots in the event of them having to eject.

The Typhoon is a single-seat combat fighter capable of flying at speeds of up to Mach 2 and a symbol of European co-operation involving the leading aerospace companies of Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. The plane's cutting-edge technology makes it one of the most advanced and manœuvrable fighters in the world.

Equally important, however, is the welfare and safety of the pilots, with an essential consideration being access to drinkable water in an emergency.

Working closely with the MOD's Defence Equipment and Support Agency, Pure Hydration has developed the 'H2O-TO-GO' bag which fits neatly under the pilot's ejector seat.

Drawing on much of the advanced water purification and filtration technology that goes into our other products, this new Pure Hydration solution can produce up to 350 litres of safe drinking water from water sources of almost any quality.

The key to the success of Pure Hydration's products is the advanced filtration technology which removes microscopic pathogens and other cysts and spores. It also removes most toxic chemicals and heavy metals as well as removing bad taste, odours and sediment.

The advantages of the 'H2O-TO-Go' bag for pilots who find themselves in alien territory are immense, this innovative but easy-to-use and lightweight product at just 110 grammes gives pilots the capability to access or create safe drinking water, on demand for up to several weeks. In a recent conflict a coalition pilot had to survive for seven days in hostile territory before friendly forces effected a successful rescue.

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'H2O-TO-GO' and other water purification products in the Pure Hydration range have been rigorously tested by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. They are endorsed by the London Hospital for Tropical Diseases as well as being approved and used by the armed forces of many countries around the world.