Why use a water purifier at home?

In France, we are fortunate to have a tap water The quality of drinking water is relatively well monitored. Nevertheless, its quality can vary greatly from one region to another, whether in terms of its chlorine concentration or its hardness.

What's more, pollution and impurities can affect the quality of the water we drink every day. This is where the water purifier for the home. In this article, we'll explore the reasons why it's important to use a water purifier at home.

Read also: Average water consumption in French households - Facts and figures

Improving drinking water quality with a home water purifier

One of the main advantages of a water purifier is that it allows you tosignificantly improve water quality we drink. Visit eliminating impurities such as bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and chemicals, the water purifier guarantees cleaner, healthier, better-tasting water.

What's more, the taste and smell unpleasantness of tap water are the main reasons why consumers buy bottled water.

Protecting your health and that of your family

Drinking contaminated water can lead to a range of health problems linked to the presence of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, often found in tap water, which can cause diarrhoea or urinary tract infections.

By using an efficient water purifier, you reduce the risks associated with drinking impure water and protect your family's health.

Reduce plastic use with a domestic water purifier

By investing in a water purifier, you're also helping to protect the environment. reduction in the use of plastic. By filtering tap water, you no longer need to buy bottled water. This limits the production of plastic waste and helps to protect the environment.

The consumption of bottled water in France is reaching alarming levels. That's right, France is one of the biggest consumers of plastic water bottlesWith an annual consumption of 9.3 billion litres of bottled water, despite widespread access to drinking water!

This represents the rejection of 25 million bottles a dayof which only 50% are actually recycled.

Read also: Quiz - Stop using plastic bottles!

Save money with a home water purifier

Although the purchase of a water purifier represents an initial investment, it allows you tosave money in the long term. By filtering tap water, you avoid buying bottled water, which can represent substantial savings on your annual budget.

We've done the maths, and added in the waste that would be saved, 25 million plastic bottles a day represents a cost of €11.6 million every day spent in France!

Calculation: 25 million x €0.5/l* - 25 million x €0.03/l** = €11.7 million !!!

Sources :

* Average price of bottled water (or use one of our products?): 0.5€/l
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** Price of tap water: €0.03/l
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In fact, bottled water, whether spring or mineral, can cost up to 300 times more than tap water !

Easy to install and maintain

Water purifiers are generally easy to install and maintain. Some models attach directly to the tap, while others are free-standing and can be placed on the worktop.

It's wiser to opt for a water purifier that doesn't require you to change filters frequently, which adds to the initial cost and has a negative environmental impact. Water purifiers using UV-A filtration technology offer a great advantage in this respect.

In conclusionUsing a water purifier at home offer of many advantagesThese include improving the quality of drinking water, protecting your health and that of your family, reducing the use of plastic and saving money.

To help you choose the water purifier that's best suited to your needs, have a look at our guide to water purifiers or our shop.

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Frequently asked questions about home water purifiers

What is a water purifier and how does it work?

A water purifier is a device that transforms tap water into purer, healthier drinking water. Depending on the model, it uses different filters to remove all the bad stuff like chlorine, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and even pesticides.

What types of water purifier are there?

There's something for everyone! Here are the main types:

Activated carbon filters: Ideal for eliminating chlorine and improving the taste of water.
Reverse osmosis filters : Super effective at eliminating almost all contaminants, including heavy metals and bacteria. But it will also eliminate the good minerals...
UV sterilisers: Use ultraviolet rays (UV-C or UV-A for LAVIE water purifiers) to kill bacteria and viruses.
Chemical disinfectants: Eliminate bacteria and viruses, but may leave a slight chemical taste in the water.

Why use a water purifier at home?

There are many advantages:

Healthier water: say goodbye to impurities and hello to clean, great-tasting water.
Health first: Less risk of illnesses linked to contaminated water.
Less plastic: No more plastic bottles, hello planet.
Savings: No need to buy bottled water, so more money in your pocket in the long run.

How do I choose the right water purifier?

Check the quality of the water in your home: Knowing what contaminants are present is essential.
Define your needs: What type of purification is right for you? Just the taste or complete purification?
Think about the long-term cost: some systems are cheaper to buy but more expensive to maintain.
Look at installation and maintenance: Some purifiers are easier to install and maintain than others.

To find out more, click here: Tap water purifier: 7 questions to ask yourself when buying a purifier

Do water purifiers remove limescale?

Most water purifiers, such as activated carbon or reverse osmosis, are not designed to remove limescale. If you have problems with water hardness, a water softener might be a better solution to add to your system

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.

Article written on 16/02/023 and updated on 23/07/2024