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		Window-sized device taps the air for safe drinking water (news.mit.edu)
		4 points by rbanffy 14 days ago \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

robthebrew 14 days ago [–]

AKA dehumidifier

westurner 14 days ago | [–]

It's not safe to drink dehumidifier water due to Legionella risk.

Atmospheric water collector systems must sanitize the water, and also remove PFAs which are also in rainwater.

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