Why should I have the iStraw?

The iStraw can provide cleaner and safer drinking water preventing illness from bacteria like Cryptosporidium or Giardia. You will also help reduce your personal Carbon footprint emissions by reducing your usage of plastic bottles of water and inturn helping to save the environment.

According to recent research by the Travellers Medical and Vaccination centre -

• More than 50% of travellers report some kind sickness when travelling
• Around 40% of travellers report Diarrhoea
• Nearly 18% of travellers lose at least 1 day of their trip to illness
• Almost 4% losing 4 days or more to illness

Harmful Bacteria - what are they ?

• Cryptosporidium is a parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. It causes cryptosporidiosis, a mild gastrointestinal disease. However, the disease can be severe or fatal for people with severely weakened immune systems. EPA and CDC have prepared advice for those with severely compromised immune systems who are concerned about Cryptosporidium.
• Giardia lamblia is a parasite that enters lakes and rivers through sewage and animal waste. It causes gastrointestinal illness (e.g. diarrhea, vomiting, cramps).