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Access to clean, safe drinking water is crucial
There are many benefits from installing a water filtration system in your home, not just improving the taste of your tap water.
1. Improved Water Quality
One of the greatest benefits of installing a water filtration system is improving the quality of your drinking water.
Specialist water filters can remove up to 99% of impurities, including chlorine, sediment, chemicals, including PFAS “forever chemicals,’ heavy metals, viruses and bacteria and ensure the water you and your family drink is safe and clean.
2. Better Taste and Smell
Many people find tap water has an off-taste or odour because of treatment chemicals (such as chlorine) or residual contaminants.
Filtration systems which use activated carbon or other media are effective at reducing chlorine taste/odour and improving the refreshment of your water.
3. Healthier Drinking Water
If your water supply contains elevated levels of harmful substances — for example lead, copper, pesticides or other contaminants — a high quality filtration system can reduce these and provide healthier drinking water.
However, not all filters protect against viruses, bacteria or all chemical contaminants – it’s important to choose a system suited to your water-quality profile.
4. Cost Savings
Although bottled water might seem convenient, it can be costly and generates plastic waste which is environmentally harmful.
Investing in a water filtration system lets you enjoy clean, healthy drinking water straight from the tap.
So, there’s no need to buy, carry or find somewhere to store heavy plastic water bottles.
And you will soon recoup the initial cost of a plumbed-in water filtration system compared to the ongoing cost of bottled water.
5. Environmental Sustainability
We are all aware of the environmental damage and pollution caused to our waterways and wildlife by plastic waste, and bottled water is the main offender.
Switching to a mains-fed water filter system will significantly reduce your family’s plastic footprint and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
6. Convenience
Unlimited clean, freshly filtered water straight from your tap provides unbeatable convenience compared to shopping for plastic water bottles or constantly refilling a filtered water jug.
Fresh, safe water is always on tap for drinking, cooking and other household activities.
7. Protection for Appliances
Hard water containing high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium can cause scale build-up and damage household appliances like kettles, coffee machines and dishwashers.
Specialist water filtration systems and water softeners reduce calcium levels and can help extend the lifespan of your appliances.
8. Reduced Chlorine Exposure
Most municipal water treatment plants add chlorine or chloramine to disinfect water.
Whilst these levels are regulated for safety, for some households reducing chlorine can improve the taste and feel (for example less chlorine smell in hot water or when showering).
Activated-carbon filters effectively reduce chlorine and its by-products.
9. Customised Water Filtration to suit you
There is a wide range of water filtration systems and specialist water filters designed to remove contaminants and improve the quality of the drinking water in your home.
From under-sink, plumbed-in water filter systems that connect to your existing kitchen mixer tap, to whole-of-house filtration systems that provide contaminant-free water from every tap in your home, the choice is vast.
Filtration systems like reverse osmosis purify source water and remove up to 99% of contaminants, including fluoride, calcium, chemicals including PFAS, and bacteria.
10. Peace of Mind
Perhaps the greatest benefits of installing a water filtration system in your home is knowing you have filtered water tailored to your needs and the quality of your water supply.
To maintain the quality of your filtered water, regular water cartridge replacement and system sanitisation is vital.
Conclusion
A home water-filtration system can be a worthwhile investment — for better taste, reduced reliance on bottled water, and improved peace of mind.
Make sure you select the right type of system, match it to your actual water quality, and commit to proper maintenance.
If it tastes good, you may even find yourself drinking more water, which can only be a good thing.
Want some help?
At Water2water, we are always happy to provide free, no obligation advice on the best water filtration system to suit you and your family.
Call us on 1300 880 303 for more information.