Installing a Reverse Osmosis System Under Your Sink
Installing your own under sink reverse osmosis system is a straightforward project that can provide clean, filtered water on tap. Reverse osmosis uses a multi-stage filtration process to remove contaminants like fluoride, pesticides, and other contaminants, providing water quality compared to bottled water right from your faucet. Follow this guide for how to install a […]
Can Activated Carbon Effectively Remove VOCs?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in drinking water are a concern for many. These chemical contaminants have low boiling points and vaporise easily. Tap water sources can contain various VOCs from industrial, agricultural, and other sources. This raises questions over whether filtration methods like activated carbon are effective for removing these tricky compounds. What are VOCs […]
Reverse Osmosis and Fluoride
Using Reverse Osmosis for Removing Fluoride from Water With concerns over fluoride exposure, more people are turning to reverse osmosis (RO) as a way to remove fluoride from drinking water. But just how effective is reverse osmosis at eliminating fluoride? And what should you know if you are considering a reverse osmosis system for fluoride […]
Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Pesticides from Water?
With the growing use of agricultural chemicals, more people want to know if their water filters can remove pesticide residues. Reverse osmosis (RO) has become a popular option for benchtop and under sink water purification. But does RO actually eliminate pesticides effectively? What are Pesticides and How Do They Get in the Water? Pesticides refer […]
How to Remove Chlorine from Drinking Water
Most public water supplies contain chlorine as a disinfectant. But some find its taste and smell unpleasant. The good news is that several effective home water filtration methods can remove chlorine for cleaner, better-tasting water. Why Chlorine is Added to Tap Water Chlorine is a chemical widely used by water treatment facilities to kill bacteria, […]
Microplastics in Tap Water
Microplastic contamination of drinking water supplies is an emerging issue receiving more focus recently. As both research and public awareness grow around microplastics, questions arise over how prevalent they are in tap water sources and any possible health impacts. What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic under 5 mm in size that make […]
Pharmaceuticals Found in Drinking Water: Should You Be Concerned?
With more pharmaceuticals being used widely around the world, trace residues are increasingly appearing in public water supplies, raising health concerns. Let’s learn about pharmaceuticals in drinking water – where they come from, the risks they pose, and what effective filtration solutions exist. Sources of Pharmaceutical Contamination Prescription and over-the-counter medications and their byproducts can […]
What Chemicals are in Tap Water Australia?
As health awareness grows, Australians want to know exactly what’s in their drinking water. While strict standards govern public water supplies, various chemicals still make their way into tap water. Read on to learn about some common chemicals found in Australian tap water. Disinfectants Water authorities regularly add disinfectants to public drinking water to neutralise […]
Does Australia Have Fluoride in Water?
With rising health consciousness, many Australians are closely examining what’s in their drinking water. A big question is whether municipal water supplies contain added fluoride. While practices vary between states and local councils, read on to learn more about fluoride in Australian tap water. Fluoridation in Australia Unlike some countries that ban water fluoridation outright, […]
Australia’s Common Tap Water Contaminants
Do you ever wonder what’s hiding in your tap water? In Australia, your drinking water is usually supplied by the local area’s water authority. There’s no doubt that this water supply is generally considered safe to drink. That being said, if you’re looking to ensure that you and your family are getting the highest quality […]
