Getting your home a water filter system that works

Water is a vital source of life.

Having access to a quality water supply in Australian cities is almost taken for granted. There are, however, many reasons why people choose to use a home water filter system.

It can be anything from the taste, the look and the smell of the water, but which filter system you choose depends on your circumstances and your personal needs.

Water Safety

When you turn on the tap, you don’t want to question the quality of the water. You should be confident that the water has been thoroughly tested before it even reaches your tap.

The question becomes - Is it good enough to drink? 

Australian water suppliers use additives such as chlorine to disinfect the water. The idea is to kill any bacteria and other micro-organisms. It is all about ensuring the water is safe for drinking.

If you need to check the drinkability of your water, you can check with your water supplier.

Their website should have regular reports on the water quality it supplies.

Additives in water

Tap water is treated with a number of chemicals.

Water additives can often be detected in the smell and taste of the water you are drinking.

One way of removing the taste of the additives is to filter the water at the tap. Using a system like Puretec water filters can be highly beneficial.

The first things to consider are what you want to filter out, what filtering device to use and how much the different options cost. You need to be confident the one you choose actually does the job.

Doing some research pays off

Tap water is a basic necessity. As a rule, most Australians don't have to worry about getting sick from drinking tap water.

There are Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and they specify that water "should contain no harmful concentrations of chemicals or pathogenic micro-organisms…”

Water authorities use settling, coagulation, filtering and disinfection to ensure the safety of drinking water. Using sufficient disinfectant stops the re-growth of microorganisms as the water travels through the pipe system to your home.

One of the downsides of ensuring water is safe for drinking can be the lingering taste and smell of disinfectant.

This is why a number of people opt for a home water filter system.

Tapping into the best water possible

Whenever you turn on your tap – you have certain expectations. Even unconsciously, you are looking to see clear, uncloudy water.

If it isn’t clear or it tastes strange, there are ways to find out why.

Common causes of discoloured water can be:

• Cloudy tap water could be the result of recent pipe or plumbing repairs. It’s usually a collection of carbon dioxide bubbles in the system and will generally clear fairly quickly.
• Brown tap water is often the result of manganese in the pipe. Sometimes this natural element that collects on the sides of your pipes will come loose and cause a discolouring of the water. Unless the levels are very high – above 0.5ml per litre – it won’t cause any sickness.
• A Blue or green tint in your tap water indicates corrosion of copper pipes. There could be a metallic taste to the water too. Avoid drinking this water or using it to prepare food. To remove excess copper corrosion, flush your taps for a few minutes.

If you don’t want to take risks, an approved filter system is the way to go.

That’s where Puretec water filters can work their wonders.

Why Puretec Water Filters are a clear winner

There is a crowded market when it comes to water filters.

It’s the range of quality water filters from Puretec that stand out. Reducing chlorine, pesticides, even bad taste, odours, organic chemicals, rust and dirt has never been easier.

One example is the Puretec Puremix Z6 Inline Undersink water filter system.

It is specifically designed for mains water supply. 
Using Ultra Z Filtration Technology, you get pure, safe, filtered water, free of chlorine, sediment, dirt and other particles.

The best part is there is no need for a separate filter tap. It connects to any mixer tap with quick and easy installation. This option is ideal for stone bench tops.

Where to go for the best home water filter systems

For a great range of water filter systems and the best priced plumbing products, head straight to Plumbing Sales. It’s all yours to see and purchase at the click of a mouse.

You’ll also get the benefit of free shipping (to most local areas) on orders over $300.

If you have any questions at all about water filter systems or plumbing products, just ask our friendly team. You can contact us now.