Whether your water comes from the mains system or a rainwater tank, the best way to ensure the water coming from your taps is pure and clean is by filtering it. You may already do this with a jug in the fridge, but this can prove inefficient due to the need to frequently replace filter cartridges and the limited amount of water you can hold in a jug. So, if you’re wanting easier access to filtered, pure water, then your best option will likely be a water purifier. But how can you choose the best water purifier for your home? Keep reading to find out!

Why are water purifiers important in the home?

If you have your water supplied through the mains system, then you can be confident most of the time in the safety of your water supply. Mains water is not always consistent in quality, and being safe to drink doesn’t always translate to being enjoyable to drink. The filtering process used to clean municipal water involves the use of chemicals like chlorine to kill bacteria, often with high enough levels to make your tap water taste a bit like pool water. Another issue with mains water is that safe to drink dissolved substances for example calcium, which are not removed from main waters because they are safe to consume, but the issue is that they potentially damage pipes and appliances over time as they build up.

For households that use rainwater, your concerns should lie more with bacteria than with chemicals. Although chemicals can, and likely do, find ways to get into your water supply due to the abundance of chemicals used in Australian agriculture, the more immediate risk to your drinking water comes in the form of bacterial growth. As your water doesn’t go through the same treatment process as mains water, bacteria can grow in the water as it remains stagnant in your tanks, bacterium like E. coli is of particular concern as it can cause serious illness.

These problems can all be fixed by installing a water purifier, but which type of water purifier that best suits you is dependent on your water supply, what you want to filter out, and where you want to have access to filtered water in your home.

What types of purifiers are available?

There are many different types of water purifier available, so there will certainly be a model that works well for you. Models can typically be placed into one of the following two categories:

• Undersink Filters: As the name suggests, these water purifiers are installed under your kitchen sink and filter the water before it comes out of your kitchen tap. The models will vary depending on whether you want a dedicated tap for filtered water or if you want to have your current tap to provide filtered water. Models for mains water are also different to models for rainwater, so your water source will also determine which models are best for you.

• Wholehouse Filters: These purifiers are designed to provide filtered water to your whole house instead of just your kitchen, this is a good option if you’re concerned about sediment build-up damaging your appliances or if you want to shower in chemical-free water. Like with the under sink filters, the models will change depending on whether you use mains water or rainwater.

Which type is the best for you?

So, you know why you want to purify the water in your home and you know what the different types of filters are, but this has not answered the question of which water purifier is best for you. Unfortunately, this is difficult to cover in a blog as there are so many variables involved in choosing the most suitable purifier. However, you can start narrowing down your selection by following these simple steps:

1. Identify your water source: You should know where your water comes from, but if you don’t then we have a handy series of videos that can teach you how to identify your water source.

2. Use our product selector: Once you know your source, you can use our product selector tool to help you narrow down your options so you don’t waste time trying to figure out which products are suitable for your needs.

3. Compare products for yourself: Now that you know which products will work in your home, you can use our comparison tool to help you weigh the pros and cons of each product so you can decide which product is best for you.

4. Talk to an expert: If you have further questions, or want some expert advice on which products would work best for you, then you can contact us directly. Our team knows the ins and outs of all our products, so we can answer any questions you have.

5. Find a dealer: Once you know which system you want, you need to find a dealer to purchase it from. You will also need to contact your plumber, who will be able to purchase the system on your behalf and install it.

At Puretal, we provide Australian households and offices with the highest quality water filters in the nation, so you can enjoy clean drinking water from every tap in your home or office.

Contact us today for more information on how a Puretal water filter can improve your home or office’s water quality.