Part of I-26 in Erwin, Tenn., was washed out by floodwaters.
Part of I-26 in Erwin, Tenn., was washed out by floodwaters.

Local Efforts Provide Hundreds of Water Filters to Storm Survivors in Tennessee

Water By Women, a local nonprofit that specializes in water purification, is sending water filters to communities in Tennessee devastated by Hurricane Helene flooding.

Ursuline Sister of Mount St. Joseph Larraine Lauter, co-founder and executive director, has traveled to Erwin, Tenn., where she is partnering with St. Michael the Archangel Church and the Glenmary Home Missioners who serve the mission parish.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Ruby Thomas.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

Zoe Gates
Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
Hiker

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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

Philip Werner
Author and Backpacker