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Tunisian start-up creates 'atmospheric water generator' that pulls water 'out of thin air'

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‘Atmospheric water generator’ pulls drinking water ‘out of thin air’

A startup in Tunisia has unveiled a groundbreaking invention - a product that allows safe drinking water to be produced from vapour in the air.

Kumulus' device is able to produce around 20 to 30 litres of water a day by refining water vapour and killing harmful bacteria.

Safe drinking water is collected in a small reservoir.

"We aim to provide everyone with their own sustainable and autonomous source of drinking water", a Kumulus spokesperson said.

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