Inline water filters and Australian city water
In every major Australian city, you’ll find bustling crowds and striking modern infrastructure and amenities, including reliable water supplies. However, the quality of tap water varies across regions, presenting challenges for households preferring clean, purified drinking water. While inline water filter systems can ensure you enjoy this year-round, it’s important to be aware of the common issues faced by urban dwellers.
At Water Filters Australia, we’re committed to offering top-quality products in the water filtration market. Our under-sink water filters are easily installed and guarantee that you can confidently use tap water wherever you may live in this beautiful country.
Common issues with city water
Many major Australian cities struggle with hard water, which contains high concentrations of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. While not harmful to our health, hard water can leave mineral deposits in pipes and appliances, reducing their efficiency and lifespan. In Sydney, water is considered ‘soft’ with a hardness level of about 50mg/L. If you look at the water hardness map of Australia, Victoria and Tasmania have the softest water, while Western Australia and South Australia have some of the hardest.
Pollution is another issue plaguing our urban environments. It comes from various sources, including industrial runoff, agricultural activities and urban development.
This pollution can introduce harmful contaminants into the water supply, posing risks to human health.
To disinfect water and make it safe for consumption, water treatment plants often use chlorine or chloramine. While effective at killing pathogens, these chemicals can impart an unpleasant taste and odour to tap water.
With the rise of plastic pollution, microplastics have infiltrated water sources worldwide, including our major cities. These tiny plastic particles are potential health hazards when consumed via tap water.
Drinking water in Sydney
In Sydney, one of Australia’s most iconic cities, tap water comes from rain stored in lakes and reservoirs surrounded by native bushland, and the quality generally meets national standards, making it safe for consumption.
However, due to a stringent filtering and cleaning process, it can be subject to a metallic or chlorine taste and odour.
As mentioned above, Sydney water is also notably soft due to treatment processes designed to maintain a lower mineral content. This softness is gentler on skin, hair, and household appliances. Thus, despite occasional taste variations, Sydney water is a hallmark of good-quality urban water.
How inline water filters help
Regardless of which city you live in and how the water quality measures up, an inline water filter can ensure you have access to completely pure drinking water straight from your tap. Using advanced technology with activated carbon, we remove impurities and contaminants through multi-stage filtration. This includes mineral content, pollutants, chlorine, chloramine and even microplastics.
WFA inline filters also incorporate specialised media to soften water by reducing mineral content. This will prevent mineral buildup in pipes and appliances, prolonging their lifespan and enhancing overall water quality.
Lastly, we don’t take everything out, and that’s a good thing. Our filters preserve essential minerals like fluoride. We need fluoride in our drinking water because it plays a vital role in dental health, preventing tooth decay and promoting strong teeth.
Buy from Australia’s foremost water filter supplier
Don’t let concerns or challenges over your city’s water compromise your family’s health and well-being. Invest in an inline water filter and enjoy clean, healthy water to keep your household hydrated and refreshed. With simple installation and low maintenance requirements, the process couldn’t be any easier.
At WFA, our inline water filters are available online from our Australian distribution centre. They are manufactured in the United States to the highest quality and functionality standards. We only supply the foremost independently Watermark Certified water filter systems. With a number of inline home options and a range suitable for caravans and RV’s we stock a complete inventory of certified replacement cartridges and 100% Australian-based customer support.
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Inline Water Filter System
$299 - No separate tap or drilling needed
- Connects inline to cold-water hose
- No plumber needed
- 4x faster than traditional systems
- Lasts a family of 4 for 1 year
Bathroom Vanity Filter System
$199 - Compact for en suite bathrooms
- Space required 335mm x 225mm
- Mounts vertically or horizontally
- Works with your existing tap
- Protects tap from limescale build-up
Dedicated Filter Tap System
$329- Ideal if you like a separate filter tap
- Mount filter vertically or horizontally
- Filter lasts 12 months
- Same great taste
Replacement Filter Cartridges
From $60.66- WFA & Everpure cartridges
- Omnifilter cartridges
- Rainwater cartridges
- Fridge cartridges
Water Filters for Your RV
From $149- Easy installation
- Choice of three systems
- Significantly cheaper than bottled water
- Durable & long lasting
- Space saving
Counter Top System & Filter Taps
From $61.74- Ideal solution for people on the move
- No plumbing required
- Chrome plated
- Lever operation
- Suitable for WFA Filter Systems
WFA Replacement Cartridges
From $60.66 - Inhibits lime scale build up in water using appliances
- Environmentally friendly
- Removes particles 75 times smaller than the diameter of a hair
Rain Water Filters
From $35.24 - Ideal screen filter for sediment particles in excess of 80 microns.
- Typically used for filtration before or after a rainwater tank pump
RV & Marine Cartridges
From $60.66- Compact size
- Quick change cartridge – DIY
- Compatible with all Everpure ADC filter installations
Everpure
From $104.74- The Everpure 7CB5-K cartridge filters out particles between 1 and 5 microns in size. By way of comparison, the diameter of human hair is 75 microns.
- Contaminants reduced/removed include sediment, chlorine, bad tastes and odours.
- The filtration process also inhibits limescale build up in water using appliances.
Omnifilter
From $36.93- The 1100R is the half micron ‘quick change’ replacement cartridge and is recommended for use with the Omnifilter CBF2 water filter system.
- Removes/reduces the following contaminants and substances; cysts such as giardia and cryptosporidium, chlorine, bad tastes and odours.
Fridge Filter Cartridges
From $71.72- Contaminants removed include chlorine, bad tastes and odours with some sediment removal/reduction.
- The cartridge inlet and outlet include ¼” ‘push fit’ connection fittings.
- Environmentally friendly, reducing plastic bottle waste.
Specials
From $66.97- A 2 year supply*. Receive a reminder notification to change to your second cartridge.
- Larger quantities purchased receive a larger discount.
Jugs
From $15.74- Simple and easy to use
- Removes/reduces sediment, chlorine, cadmium and mercury
- Filter change every two months
- More economical than bottled water
- Environmentally friendly, reducing plastic bottle landfill waste
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Do inline water filters remove fluoride?
Did you know fluoride in tap water is intentionally left there to protect your teeth? Water filtration is essential for improving the taste and quality of drinking water. But do inline water filters remove fluoride? The short answer is no. Our filters are designed to remove harmful chemicals while retaining fluoride, ensuring your water is both safe and beneficial for dental health.