A shocking case in Hanoi has revealed that thousands of households were unknowingly drinking tap water sold as Lavie mineral water.
Hanoi’s economic police have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit operation that produced and distributed tens of thousands of fake Lavie bottles filled with tap water to homes and businesses across the city.
In recent years, various types of functional drinking water such as hydrogen-rich alkaline water and reverse osmosis (RO) purified water, have been widely marketed as “healthy choices.” Alkaline water is often claimed to neutralize acidity, balance body pH, prevent diseases, and even support cancer treatment, while RO water is praised for its ability to eliminate nearly all bacteria, impurities, and heavy metals.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, and nearly 99% of it is stored in our bones and teeth. It provides strength, maintains bone density, and helps protect against conditions such as osteoporosis and dental caries. Beyond bone health, calcium also plays crucial roles in muscle contraction, nerve function, blood clotting, and even maintaining a healthy heartbeat. Without sufficient calcium, essential processes in our body—from healing wounds to transmitting nerve signals—cannot function properly.
Clean, safe water is essential to our daily lives – from drinking and cooking to showering, swimming, or industrial use. While chemical disinfection has been widely used, it often comes with side effects such as taste, odor, or harmful by-products. That’s why BWT has developed the Bewades range of UV disinfection systems – delivering hygienic protection using nothing but the natural power of ultraviolet (UV) light.
On September 15th, at the BWT & IQAir showroom in Ho Chi Minh City, we held our first seminar in a series dedicated to “Building a Healthy Home – Addressing Air and Water Quality.” The event drew the attention of architects, interior designers, and homeowners who share the vision of creating safe and healthy living environments for their families.
Bottled water has become an inseparable part of modern life. From compact bottles carried on the go, to office reserves, to a quick purchase at the convenience store, each offers a sense of ease and safety. Its sheer ubiquity has made many people almost entirely dependent on bottled water, rarely questioning its journey, storage conditions, or the hidden risks behind its transparent plastic walls.
What could be more refreshing than immersing yourself in crystal-clear, cool water — a place where stress fades away and your body is recharged with energy? Yet, achieving that pristine water quality is no small task: unpleasant chlorine odors, skin dryness and eye irritation from excess chlorine, and the risk of bacteria or impurities that may remain even after disinfection.
On September 15th, BWT and IQAir Vietnam, in collaboration with Nice Design & Interior and S&V Consulting, proudly present an in-depth workshop tailored for architects, interior designers, and homeowners who committed to creating healthier living environments. With the topic Building a Healthy Home: Addressing Air and Water Quality, the event focuses on practical, applicable solutions to foster safer and more sustainable living spaces for every household.
On August 22, 2025, at the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, BWT proudly joined BCI Archify Live Ho Chi Minh City – a prestigious industry event that brought together leading architects, interior designers, and pioneering brands shaping the future of sustainable living spaces. More than just an exhibition, it was a vibrant meeting point for groundbreaking ideas and bold new visions.
A healthy body needs multiple layers of protection, and so does your household water. Even after pre-filtration removes coarse particles, rust, or sediment, invisible threats can remain: residual chlorine, pesticides, hormones, dissolved iron, and persistent organic compounds. These contaminants not only affect the taste and odor of water but may also pose long-term health risks.
