Most of us turn on the tap without a second thought. We fill up our glass, boil water for pasta, or let the kids splash around in the bath, assuming what comes through the pipes is clean and safe. After all, the water’s clear, it tastes fine and it’s been treated, so it must be safe – right? That’s the assumption most Adelaide households make. Did you know that our tap water often carries more than just H₂O, and in certain weather conditions, especially after heavy rain, there are hidden risks that can affect your family’s health?

At aba PLUMBING + GAS, we have seen firsthand how quickly water quality can change during the wet season. Offering our Whole Home Water Filtration Systems, we are helping Adelaide households safeguard what matters most, and that is the health of their loved ones.

At aba PLUMBING + GAS, we have spent years helping locals deal with water-related issues, and we have seen the same story repeat – the water looks fine, but a closer look tells a different story. That’s why we have partnered with PurEco Whole Home Water Filtration Systems to give families a practical way to protect themselves.

What’s Really in Adelaide’s Tap Water?

Adelaide’s supply doesn’t come straight from a pristine mountain spring. It travels through reservoirs, treatment plants and kilometres of pipe before it reaches you. Along the way, it can pick up:

• Sediment and fine dirt, especially after storms stir things up.
• Chlorine—essential for disinfection, but it leaves behind taste, smell, and chemical byproducts.
• Heavy metals like copper or lead from older pipes.
• Pesticides and other run-off washed in from farmland.
• Microorganisms that occasionally slip past treatment.

Individually, these contaminants might seem minor, but over time, exposure can lead to skin irritation, allergies or worse.

Why Storm Season Raises the Stakes

Right now, Adelaide is heading through its rain and storm season. That’s when catchments get flooded with debris, soil and chemicals. Treatment facilities do their best, but sudden surges overwhelm the system, and what comes out of your tap can look or taste different. Even if you don’t see changes, the water quality is rarely at its best in these months.

It’s exactly this time of year that people start asking the right questions: “What’s really in my water? And how do I protect my family from it?”

A Whole-Home Fix That Actually Works

This is where a Whole Home Water Filtration System makes a real difference. Instead of putting a filter jug in the fridge or attaching something under the sink, this system filters water before it flows into your house. That means everything including showers, kitchen taps, even the laundry, runs on cleaner, safer water.

The benefits go far beyond taste:

• Your showers feel better, and your skin and hair don’t dry out from chlorine.
• Cooking with clean water means no hidden chemicals in your pasta, veggies, or coffee.
• Appliances like dishwashers and washing machines last longer because sediment doesn’t clog them up.
• Kids, pets, and everyone in the household get the same level of protection.
• You will buy fewer bottles of water, cutting down on plastic waste.
• And once it’s in place, it just works. No fuss, no ongoing hassle.

Why aba PLUMBING + GAS Recommends This System

We don’t put our name behind just any product. As Adelaide plumbers, we see the good, the bad, and the downright useless when it comes to filtration. PurEco has proven itself. It’s reliable, it’s simple to maintain, and it does what it promises – delivers clean, safe water through every tap in the house.

Right now, there is also a free consultation and $300 off promotion available until September 30, 2025. If you have been thinking about it, this is the time to act.

Safe water shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be the standard. Unfortunately, with our city’s ageing infrastructure and unpredictable storm season, relying on tap water “as is” comes with risks most people never see.

Installing a Whole Home Water Filtration System through aba PLUMBING + GAS means peace of mind every time you turn on the tap. Water you can trust—for drinking, cooking, bathing, and everything in between.

Because when it comes to your family’s health, “good enough” isn’t really good enough.