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Looking for a simple, practical way to stay hydrated at home? Installing a water cooler in your home is one of the best ways to easy access to quality water throughout the day.
In addition to completely replacing plastic bottles, some filtering fountains like the LaFontaine model, naturally purify your water to improve its taste and quality. Discover all the advantages of this system compared to other options on the market!
Treat your family to pure, healthy, tasty water thanks to LAVIE's innovative technology. This 5-litre filter fountain, with its sleek borosilicate glass and natural bamboo design, will look great in your kitchen or living space.
Designed to effectively neutralise contaminants in tap water, LaFontaine's product uses UV-A light to purify water naturally while preserving all its essential minerals. No filters, no consumables!
The advantages of the LAVIE filtering fountain :
Many people tend not drinking enough waterThis can be because they don't have access to a convenient source of water, or because they simply forget to drink throughout the day. Yet dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness, tiredness and dry mouth.
Water coolers for private use allow you toaccess to fresh, pure water at all times. So it's easier to stay well hydrated throughout the day. Find out more about when to drink water to take full advantage of its benefits on a daily basis. Water also helps to eliminate toxins from the body, improve digestion and increase energy and concentration.
What's more, if you choose a fountain that uses a filtration system such as LaFontaine de LAVIEThe taste and quality of your water will be greatly improved. UV-A purification eliminates water contaminants (bacteria, pesticides), while reducing the presence of chlorine.
A better quality water will clearly be a pleasure to consume!
The use of a domestic water dispenser is a more economical solution in the long term. Rather than buying expensive bottles of water that are potentially contaminated with micro-plastics, you can fill your glasses and water bottles with healthy water from the fountain.
This will save you money in the long term while reducing your environmental impact. Did you know, for example, that tap water costs up to 300 times cheaper than bottled water ?!
Choose a water cooler instead of plastic bottles helps to reduce the amount of plastic waste that pollutes the oceans and landfill sites.
Unfortunately, we consume 25 million bottles of water in plastic every day in France! So it's high time we developed more sustainable alternatives.
A water cooler for the home is extremely practical, as it gives you easy access to purified water, without you having to go out and buy bottled water!
Now that you're convinced of the usefulness of a water cooler (or, if you prefer to call it that, a "water dispenser") for your home, all you need to know is what type of fountain to get !
There are 3 main types of water cooler for your home:
This comparison table shows the advantages and disadvantages of each type of fountain.
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Criteria |
Fountain with carboy |
Fountain on network |
LaFontaine by LAVIE |
| Filtration method | None (bottled water) | Conventional filtration (carbon) | UV-A purification |
| Water quality | 💧 | 💧💧 | 💧💧💧 |
| Elements treated | Pre-treated water, but bacteria that spread rapidly through the distribution circuit. | Chlorine Sediment, but bacteria that spread rapidly through the distribution circuit. | Chlorine Bacteria Viruses Traces of pesticides Traces of medicines |
| Installation | 🟠 Easy, but handling of heavy, bulky cylinders. | ❌ Complex (connection to water network, requires plumbing work) | ✅ Easy (plug into a socket) |
| Environmental impact | ❌ High (plastic bottles that are not very environmentally friendly) | 🟠 Medium (filters to be replaced regularly, not recyclable) | ✅ Very low (no plastic waste, low electricity consumption) |
| Initial cost | € | €€€ (expensive installation) | €€ |
| Cost of consumables | €€€ (Water bottles) | €€ (Filters to be changed) | None at all! |
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As you can see, not all the solutions on the market are the same for private individuals looking to install a water cooler.
At first sight, these fountains are attractive: no connection to the water network and an often low purchase price. However, carboys are heavy, bulky and difficult to replace. They generate a great deal of plastic waste, and the water they contain remains stagnant for several days, which makes them difficult to replace. encourages the development of bacteria.
What's more, over the long term, the cost of replacing cylinders quickly exceeds that of a new cylinder. filtering water cooler !
Connected directly to the water supply, they ensure continuous access to water and can offer water at different temperatures. But this means :
Thanks to the use of UV-A technology.LAVIE's LaFontaine offers a totally different approach to other products on the market.
This system uses chlorine photolysisA natural reaction triggered by the LEDs built into the base, which effectively eliminates chlorine, as well as bacteria, viruses, certain pesticides and drug residues present in tap water.
The absence of a filter avoids any risk of bacterial proliferation. LaFontaine also works maintenance-free and requires no consumablesAnd it's still perfectly safe for everyday use.
For individuals, it's a simple and effective solution: you can drink pure, healthy water all year round, while saving money and having no impact on the planet!
Install a water dispenser for private use is a simple, practical solution for staying well hydrated throughout the day. As well as eliminating the plastic waste associated with water bottles, some models like the LaFontaine of LAVIE make it possible to purify tap water naturally to improve quality and taste. It's a practical, ecological and economical solution.
The carboy fountains are often the entry-level range, costing between €80 and €600. However, this attractive price does not take into account the recurring costs of replacing the cylinders, which add to the total cost as the months go by.
The filtering fountains connected to the water network are more expensive to buy, with prices ranging from €500 to €2,500. They require professional installation and regular maintenance to replace the filters.
The product LaFontaine is available at €499. Unlike other systems, the UV-A fountain requires no filters or consumables, so there are no extra costs after purchase! As a result, it quickly becomes more cost-effective than conventional solutions, while guaranteeing much better water quality.
It all depends on the type of fountain. Bottle dispensers require you to handle heavy containers and generate a lot of plastic waste. Network fountains generally require professional installation and frequent maintenance to replace filters.
Fortunately, alternatives such as the UV-A LaFontaine operate without consumables and require no maintenance, eliminating these constraints.
The best place is in a room that is accessible on a daily basis, such as the kitchen or living room. Avoid areas exposed to direct sunlight to preserve water quality.
The advantage of devices like LaFontaine is that they are compact and require no complex installation: you simply plug the water dispenser into a socket!
LAVIE's LaFontaine uses LEDs to purify water effectively using UV-A rays, while consuming very little energy. This makes it an economical and environmentally-friendly solution.
Article updated on 20/09/2025 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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