LAVIE water purifiers :
purity at your tap

You are a big family, choose LaFontaine! 😍 LaFontaine provides you with 5 purified water litres in one go only. If you like the fountain system, this purifier is for you.

LAVIE Pure is ideal for families. You can select up to 6 bottles of water and purify them in several stages. The distribution method, by the bottle, is more traditional.

LAVIE Premium has the same features as LAVIE Pure, only the natural bamboo look differs.

Simply place the purifier on a stable surface near an electrical socket, connect the power adaptor to the purifier and then plug it into the mains socket. The base of the purifier will emit a light that flashes three times (green-blue-green) to indicate compatibility with the DC adapter. Your purifier is now ready to use. 😎

In everyday language, we talk about UV disinfection. It refers to UV-C purification and not the UV-A purification that corresponds to our technology. UV-C acts only against pathogens in the water, preventing them from reproducing. They are effective if you do not have access to drinking water, such as water from a stream. At home, where the tap water is already drinkable, UV-C disinfection is ... unnecessary. 😅 It's like a sword in the water

Yes !

Simply place the LAVIE bottle in the purifier. A built-in sensor automatically detects the presence of the bottle. The LEDs light up blue all over the purifier.

At the end of the treatment, 15 minutes by default, the LEDs go out. The bottle containing the now purified water can be removed from the case for immediate consumption or placed in the fridge.

UV-A radiation causes photolysis of the chlorine. This reaction eliminates the chlorine. This process generates free radicals with strong oxidising power, which attack contaminants in the water (traces of medication, bacteria, traces of pesticides, etc.).

Yes 👍

There is no limestone in tap water, just calcium, which is a liquid form and a trace element that is essential for our health.
Our treatment preserves it in its liquid form and gets rid of its bad taste, provided the water is not too hard. Thanks to LaVie, limescale build-up in your household appliances is cut in half!

Thanks to its very low power consumption, the LaVie water purifier lets you purify 1,000 litres of water for around €1.5 worth of electricity. For a family of 2, the purchase pays for itself in 1 year, compared with bottled mineral water. Not bad, is it? 😉

Yes ! 🤩

On tap, of course! 🤪 Take care not to fill your LaVie bottle to the top: leave 1 or 2 cm of air. During treatment, the water heats up slightly (_1 or 2°C), and if there isn't a little air to allow the water to expand, the pressure created may cause the bottle to break.

No! ✌🏼

The entire device has been validated by SGS for its light safety, because we use UV-A, not B or C. Our safety class even allows you to stare at the light for three hours without retinal damage. Approvals are noted in the leaflet.

No 🙅‍♀️

The quality of your tap water is regulated and subject to health checks. Its pH is legally between 6.5 and 8.5, so there's no need to adjust it.

No maintenance required 🕺 However, when in use, certain volatiles or dust that are barely visible to the naked eye can settle at the bottom of the tube. These can obstruct the detection lens, forcing you to constantly plug and unplug the device. To get rid of it, simply vacuum the inside of the tube with a small hoover nozzle, or blow it out with a hairdryer, for example. If the problem persists, send us an email at contact@lavie.bio and we'll find a solution together!

It is not recommended to change the default treatment time of 15 minutes if the chlorine level in your tap water is no higher than around 0.5 mg/l. However, if necessary, you can change the treatment time by keeping the purifier plugged in, without the bottle, and pressing the protected press button on the underside of the purifier with a small pointed object. One click will switch you to 22 minutes of treatment (blue LED), another to 30 minutes (red LED). To return to the initial 15 minutes, click again (green LED).

The UV-A LEDs have an over 10 years lifespan (manufacturer's data).

The bottles are self-cleaning thanks to the LaVie process. However, we recommend that you wash them once a month in the dishwasher, except for the stopper, to avoid damaging the wood. It's even easier to clean glass with white vinegar or bicarbonate of soda and a little warm water, as long as you don't use abrasive detergents.

Las botellas tratadas y selladas con LAVIE se conservan durante más de 6 meses, ya sea en el refrigerador o a temperatura ambiente. Después de abrirlas, la OMS recomienda consumirlas dentro de las 48 horas.

Thanks to its 9 cm diameter opening, the LAVIE Premium XL is compatible with the wide bottles from your sparkling water machine. The system also works with still water using the bottle provided with the purifier or a transparent glass bottle of your choice 😊 😊

According to the French National Health and Safety Agency (ANSES):
The filters used in filter carafes reduce the PH of the water, degrade the microbiological quality of the water and quickly release contaminants into the water (sodium, potassium, ammonium and silver ions).
Moreover, filter carafes generate plastic and chemical waste.

Our sources:

QUE CHOISIR: Carafes Useless, or even worse!

NOTICE by the Anses on the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of filter carafes

Find out more :

Is a carafe filter a good idea?

Carafe filter vs UV water purifier: the match-up!

Yes !

However, it is still important to avoid water that is rich in nitrates or "over-mineralised" (it is useful to consult the https://sante.gouv.fr/sante-et-environnement/eaux/eau website).

We also invite you to read our article: https://lavie.bio/eau-du-robinet-pour-bebe/