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Tap water is often regarded as less healthy and of inferior quality to bottled water. HoweverExcessive use of plastic bottles is an environmental disaster. France ranks 5th in the world in terms of consumption of plastic water bottles with 25 million bottles of water used every day !
With this in mind, many people are choosing to use domestic water filtration systems.
Filtering tap water can improve its quality and taste, and there are a number of solutions for doing so: from activated carbon filter systems to osmosis units, filter jugs and tap or under-sink water filters. Each of these systems has its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, convenience and environmental impact. We come back to this in detail in our comparison of the best water filter.
But there are now natural water purification systemswithout mechanical filtration! "How is this possible? Well, we're going to answer that question in this article, which looks at the various ways of purify your tap water.
Let's start at the beginning and answer the following question: what is the water filtration ?Â
Water filtration or filtering is an important a process that promises to eliminate contaminants and pollutants of it. We're talking here about bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, pesticides and chemicals such as chlorine.Â
This process, in addition to clean tap waterThis removes unpleasant odours from water and makes it taste more natural and pleasant.
The water therefore passes through a filter (thanks to good old Earth gravity!) which will, to a greater or lesser extent, retain certain impurities.
In France, theAgence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail (French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety) (ANSES) monitors the quality of tap water. This agency supervises the quality ofdrinking water distributed by water suppliers, regularly checked for the presence of contaminants and/or pollutants. This means that tap water is completely safe to drink. with no major health risk.
Nonetheless, the taste of tap water and its overall quality can often be greatly improvedTap water can contain various contaminants, such as heavy metals, bacteria, viruses and pesticides, which can affect health.
We therefore use specialised systems such as water purifier to purify tap water and make it healthier.
Read also : The benefits of filtered water
There are several techniques for filtering tap water, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.Â
The UV-A radiation "filtration" system is by far the most advanced in the world. the most natural and effective method for purifying tap water. It uses UV lamps to kill bacteria and viruses in the water, without the need for consumables or added chemicals.
This is the filtration method that we use for our LAVIE water purifiers. In fact, the word "filtration" is a misnomer, because although the water is purified, it is not mechanically filtered.
The LAVIE water purifier uses an innovative and exclusive patented technology: the photolysis of chlorine by UV-A radiation. This treatment effectively reduces chlorine and its by-products, and eliminates chemical compounds such as pesticides or traces of medicines.
Say goodbye to the undesirable tastes and odours that can be found in tap water! The results are of the highest quality, making it easy to get rid of plastic bottled water for good.
Le binchotan coal is a type of activated carbon made from ubamegashi, a Japanese oak wood. It is used for water filtration because of its adsorbent propertiesThese include the ability to eliminate impurities and odours, as well as improving the taste of the water.
This type of activated carbon is said to be able to retain harmful substances such as pesticide residues and bacteria while retaining the trace elements useful for health. However, its effectiveness has yet to be fully demonstrated. To date, no independent scientific study no evidence of the real benefits of its use. Did you say bizarre?
Read also : Binchotan carbon to filter tap water, from dream to reality
Ceramic beads are small balls made of baked clay which are often infused with beneficial micro-organisms. These micro-organisms may reduce chlorine, prevent the proliferation of bacteria and other pollutants and balance the pH of the water. To use them, simply place the ceramic beads in a carafe of watera jug or any other receptacle containing tap water.
Although pearls offer a number of advantages, they do not filter out all the potential contaminants present in the water. For complete, rigorous water filtration, you need to use a more advanced filtration system as a complement.
The clay balls themselves do not have any, microbial or chemical filtration capabilities like certain specific filters. Their main role in water filtration is mechanical. Clay balls can retain certain particles suspended in water thanks to their porous texture.
They are placed in a carafe or pitcher, and the tap water is filtered as it passes through them.
Ceramic beads or clay marbles can help to remove physical contaminants such as dust and impuritiesHowever, they are not effective at removing chemical contaminants such as heavy metals or chemicals.
The moringa seeds contain proteins that can bind particles in suspensionproteins, bacteria and certain other contaminants present in the water. When these proteins are released into the water, they produce a positive charge that attracts negatively charged particles, causing them to agglomerate and settle.
This method is only useful in countries where access to good quality drinking water is limited! There are few advantages to using moringa seeds on our already filtered tap water.
Purification with moringa seeds can also leave a residue. a particular taste or smell in the waterwhich might not be appreciated by everyone.
At LaVie, we have designed a complementary range of filters and water purifiers natural and environmentally friendly, so that you can drink tap water without worrying about the environment. in complete confidence and safety.
Scientifically tested by French laboratories, our filters give you water of a quality comparable to that of bottled water... minus the plastic and the price!Â
Disposable cartridges to be changed every month, accumulation of bacteria, microplastics... Theefficiency of conventional filter carafes is constantly being called into question by numerous studies, such as the ANSES study. We have also produced a comparison of filter carafes in this article.Â
On the other hand LAVIE jugs use no filters or consumables and eliminate chlorine, bacteria, pesticides and traces of medicines in just 15 minutes !
Your LAVIE bottle with tap water
The bottle in the water purifier
15 minutes for UV-A light to activate chlorine photolysis
And enjoy the real taste of healthy water!
Oprore is a water filtration system that uses coconut activated carbon for purifying drinking water. It is particularly effective against heavy metals, microplastics and nanoplastics, guaranteeing you purer, healthier water every day.
Opropre Turquoise goes further, as it also acts against PFAS in water thanks to a specific resin contained in the filter.Â
The Opropre system can be installed under your kitchen sinkIt can be used in conjunction with LAVIE purifiers to improve the taste, quality and safety of water.
L'water softener has no impact on the potential contaminants present in tap water. And for good reason, its usefulness is quite different!Â
A softener is used to filter out minerals such as calcium and magnesium, responsible for limescale and hard water. Most domestic water softeners use ion exchange technique.Â
Softened water contains less limescale, but... more sodium. So it's not recommended for drinking. What's more, conventional softeners need to be serviced regularly and topped up with salt, which doesn't make them a very economical solution.Â
Odouce uses a salt-free ionic system76%, which reduces and prevents the formation of limescale, without the need for maintenance or a power supply. Discover our innovative system today!
Common contaminants in tap water can include chlorine, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, bacteria, viruses, drug residues, nitrates and nitrites, and other organic and inorganic compounds.
The most natural and ecological filtration method is the UV-A purification which improves the taste and quality of water by eliminating chlorine, bacteria, pesticides and other contaminants.
LAVIE purifiers do not require cartridges to be replaced, since they use photolysis of chlorine to purify wateran innovative, filter-free technique renowned for its effectiveness.Â
A practical, economical and ecological solution LAVIE water purifiers use a scientifically tested UV-A purification process that makes tap water healthier and purer in just a few minutes (destroying chlorine and bacteria, reducing pesticide levels and drug residues, etc.), without the need for a filter!Â
Combined with our Opropre under-sink filterThe LAVIE system is ideal for regular consumption of quality water, without maintenance problems and with the greatest respect for the environment.
Some filtration systems, such as reverse osmosis, can remove a large proportion of the minerals present in water, including some that are beneficial to health, such as calcium and magnesium. They use high pressure to force water through a very fine filter, removing a variety of contaminants.
However, there are more natural filtration methodsUV-A, which are designed to preserve these minerals while eliminating contaminants.
The most reliable way is to have your water analysed by a certified laboratory. Many test kits are also available for domestic use, but they may not detect all types of contaminant.
Boiling water is effective at killing bacteria and viruses, but it does not remove chemical contaminants, heavy metals or particles. It is therefore advisable to combine boiling with other purification methods for cleaner water.
It's also a very energy-intensive method, which means it costs more per litre than...bottled water!
Article updated on 27/06/2025 by Pascal Nuti - CIO Solable - Passionate about energy, I'm constantly on the lookout for new targets for improvement, exploring cross-disciplinary paths using novel methods.
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