Straight answers about your water.
From “is my tap water safe?” to “when do I change my filters?”. Start wherever you are on your journey.
1. Just starting out2. Comparing options3. Ready to go ahead4. Living with your filter
Just starting out
What’s in your water, and what a filter actually does.
Is Melbourne tap water safe to drink?
Yes. So why do so many people filter it? What’s in town water, who checks it, and what a filter does and doesn’t change.
Why does my tap water taste or smell like chlorine?
Chlorine keeps town water safe on its trip to your house. Here’s why some homes notice it more, and what actually reduces it.
What does a whole-house water filter actually do?
Where it goes, what each stage removes, what it doesn’t touch, and what your home needs before you can have one.
Comparing options
Jugs, under-sink, reverse osmosis, softeners and whole-home systems.
Jug filter, under-sink or whole-home: what’s the difference?
Three ways to filter water at home, compared on coverage, effort, upkeep and cost, so you can pick the one that fits.
Whole-house filter, reverse osmosis or water softener?
They solve different problems. What each one does, what it costs you in water and upkeep, and when to combine them.
Ecopure or Distillo: which whole-home filter suits you?
Both are WaterMark-approved whole-home systems with three 20-inch housings. The differences come down to price, what each targets and filter life.
Ready to go ahead
Costs, certification, renting and getting a quote.
How much does a whole-house water filter cost?
What you actually pay for, what pushes installation costs up, the running costs, and how to compare quotes fairly.
The three photos we need for your installation quote
Your water meter, the pipe leaving it, and where you’d like the system. How to take each one so we can confirm your install.
What is WaterMark certification, and does it matter?
Australia’s certification scheme for plumbing products: what it covers, why builders and strata ask about it, and how to check a product.
Can I get a whole-house water filter if I’m renting?
Usually only with your rental provider’s consent. What to ask for, what to do in a unit, and good options in the meantime.
Living with your filter
Filter changes, water pressure and keeping it running well.
How often should you change your whole-home filters?
The schedules for Ecopure and Distillo, the signs a cartridge is due, and why sticking to it matters.
Will a whole-house water filter lower my water pressure?
A well-sized system barely changes pressure. What the flow ratings mean for a real household, and what to check if pressure drops.
Water. Clean enough for a platypus.
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