Battery Type: The very common CR 123 batteries.

UV lamp life is rated for 2000 hours.

Also has a built in LED light for use as a camping lantern

Instructions for use are printed on the bottle

99.999% effective against protozoa including Giardia, Entamoebic Dysentery, and Cryptosporidium

99.9999% effective against bacteria including Cholera, Shigella, Salmonella, and E. coli

99.999% effective against viruses including Enterovirus, Rotavirus, Hepatitis, and Poliovirus

The AquaStar UV Portable Water Purifier is a spectracidal treatment solution appropriate for use in all climates and settings. Campers, hikers, emergency crews, and families who depend on having clean water, depend on the AQUASTAR PLUS.

The AQUASTAR PLUS is light to carry and rugged using a simple one button operation. Everyone should have an AQUASTAR PLUS UV portable water purifier packed in their survival kit, bug out bag, or camper.

The bottle is made in china. The UV lamp is made in Poland. The bottle is of good quality though and this lamp will fit and work with many american made nalgene styled bottles incase you want to make a change.

THERE ARE NO ADDED SHIPPING CHARGES TO THE LOWER 48 STATES