Does Adelaide Tap Water Need Filtering? What a Whole Home Water Filtration System Actually Does

You turn on the tap, fill a glass and drink the water without giving it much thought. Most of us do. Adelaide’s tap water is treated before it reaches your home, so when people start looking at water filtration in Adelaide, it isn’t necessarily because they think their tap water is unsafe. Often, it’s about taste, odour, sediment, chlorine or simply wanting better-quality water throughout the house.

And that’s where a whole home water filtration system can make a difference. Instead of filtering water from just one kitchen tap, a whole-house system is installed where water enters the property, allowing filtered water to flow through the home.

What does a whole home water filter actually do?

The idea is fairly simple – a whole house water filtration system treats the water coming into your property before it reaches your taps, showers, appliances and other outlets. The system used by aba PLUMBING + GAS has three stages of filtration rather than the more common two-filter setup. It uses one sediment filter and two carbon filters, with the system designed specifically for South Australian water conditions.

• The first filter deals with sediment such as sand, dirt, rust, organic matter, algae, clay and fine silt.
• The second targets suspended solids, including limescale and certain detergents, herbicides and insecticides.
• The third filter focuses on chemicals including chlorine, amines, phenol and chlorophenols.

So rather than simply improving the water you drink, the filtration system treats the water used throughout your home.

Why filter water throughout the entire house?

Think about how much water your family actually uses and it’s not just drinking water. You’re showering, washing your hands, cooking, filling the kettle, doing the laundry and running the dishwasher. A point-of-use filter only deals with water at one particular outlet.

A whole home water filter takes a different approach.

With point-of-entry installation, one system filters the water entering the property, meaning filtered water is available from every tap. The system also includes an emergency bypass so you can still access your water if required and for some households, that is the main attraction. You don’t have to remember which tap is filtered.

What about your skin, hair and appliances?

Water quality isn’t only about what you drink as the system is designed to reduce chlorine and other substances throughout the home, which can make showering more comfortable for people who find chlorinated water harsh on their skin or hair. There can also be practical benefits for household appliances.

Reducing sediment and limescale can help protect things such as hot water systems, washing machines and dishwashers from buildup, potentially reducing maintenance and helping equipment last longer. It’s one of those things you may not notice immediately but over time it can matter.

Is a whole-house filtration system right for every Adelaide home?

Not necessarily as the right filtration setup depends on what you’re actually trying to achieve. Your existing plumbing, water concerns, household size and the type of filtration required should all be considered before choosing a system. That’s why professional water filter installation in Adelaide can be useful. It’s not simply a matter of putting a filter on a pipe and walking away.

The system needs to be correctly fitted and suited to the property. aba PLUMBING + GAS works with PurEco Water Australia, a South Australian manufacturer specialising in filtration systems designed for local water needs. Their whole-home system is professionally installed by licensed technicians and comes with a manufacturer warranty and a 20-year labour warranty. The filters are also designed to last up to 18 months before replacement, depending on use and conditions. Homeowners can replace them themselves or arrange professional servicing.

Want to know what’s actually in your water?

Before choosing a water filtration system, it makes sense to understand your local water supply and what you want the filter to achieve. For Adelaide homeowners considering whole-home filtration, aba PLUMBING + GAS can provide professional advice and installation based around the property and the filtration requirements.

Give our team a call or request a quote and we will talk you through the options, check your home setup before we match the right PurEco Whole House Water Filtration System for your needs.