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Tap Water vs Filtered Water

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In Australia, we are very lucky. Most of us have access to a safe supply of drinking water. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Today, we’ll look at tap water vs filtered water and help you decide whether you need a filtration system.

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Differences Between Tap Water and Filtered Water

Tap water in Australia generally contains a variety of chemicals, including chlorine, heavy metals, sediments, and bacteria. Most of these chemicals and sediment are relatively safe to consume, but they can have the following effects:

  • poor taste
  • bad odour
  • stomach bugs
  • grainy water
  • In rural areas, pesticides and herbicides can leak into waterways and contaminate drinking water. Some rural authorities regularly check the drinking supply but others don’t. Traces of aluminium and added chlorine can also be found in Australian drinking water.

    If you are using a tank water supply, there is usually an increased chance of sediment and sludge in your drinking water. You can remove these with the help of a water filter.


    Tap Water Vs Filtered Water

    Filtered water can remove most chemicals and sediment - reducing bad odours and tastes and increasing the safety standard of your drinking water. Microbiological and chemical risks are significantly reduced when you use a water filter.

    It is actually easier for your body to use and process filtered water. Without the presence of added chemicals and bacteria, your body doesn’t have to work as hard to get what it needs out of your drinking water.

    With a water filter, you can control your water supply. The main factor here is peace of mind. If you want to make sure you know exactly what you and your family are drinking, you can use a quality filtration system to eliminate any surprises.

    When considering tap water vs filtered water, you should also consider the different types of water filters available for purchase. Each system has different benefits when it comes to treating your tap water. Finding the best water filter for you and your family is not as hard as you think. We recommend reading as much as possible about each type.


    Bottled Water Vs Filtered Water

    Now that you’ve heard the arguments for tap water vs filtered water, how does a filtration system measure up to a bottled option?

    Here are the reasons why you shouldn't be drinking bottled water:

  • the bottles are an unnecessary waste
  • it is not cost effective - a water filter will save you money
  • some plastic bottles contain chemicals that seep into drinking water
  • You might think that bottled water tastes great and you don’t trust your local supply - this is where a filter comes in handy. Although a water filter will cost more initially, you will save money over time and reduce your impact on the environment.

    There are very heavy marketing campaigns to promote water coming from natural springs and even special oxygen-infused water. Most Australian bottled water suppliers are unwilling to confirm where their water is sourced and the World Health Organisation has announced a review into the potential health problems that may arise from microplastics in bottled drinking water.

    In the end, bottled water is just filtered tap water. Why pay someone to bottle something you can access on tap when you need it? Make a savvy choice today and switch your bottled water routine for a quality filtration system.

    With such a wide range of quality filters available to consumers, it makes sense to save money in the long run and drink the best quality water possible.