The Science of the Swig

LaVie UV-A water purifiers operate without filters or maintenance and allow you to purify your tap water in just 15 minutes.

CLEAN WATER SHOULD BE A NATIONAL RIGHT FOR ALL CITIZENS. Many of our readers have invested in clean water solutions for their homes – either whole house systems or localized clean water filtering at the tap. Now, LaVie is lighting the way in providing a water purifier that you can take on the road with you, in addition to usage around the house.

LaVie UV-A water purifiers operate without filters or maintenance and allow you to purify your tap water in just 15 minutes. They use an innovative, patented technology exclusive to LaVie: the photolysis of chlorine by UV-A radiation. This treatment removes chlorine and its derivatives—while also eliminating chemical compounds such as pesticides and drug residues. For those who travel outside of the U.S., you’ll be pleased to know that in testing, water known to be contaminated with E. coli, after 30 minutes of treatment the bacteria was removed and the water became safe to drink. Even the glass LaVie utilizes in their product has been well thought out. The bottles are made of borosilicate glass, and unlike regular glass, it is ‘thermal shock resistant’ which allows quick changes in temperature and added durability. And borosilicate glass improves the taste of the water due to its low solubility, which keeps beverages free from contamination. Less than 10 percent of all plastic gets recycled. Even when recycled, reusing plastics leave a heavy carbon footprint. If taken care of, borosilicate glass will last a lifetime. So for around the house and especially for traveling, take a look at this new product.

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