Chemicals in Your Water: Why Filtration is Essential for Your Health and Home
- Filtered Water Systems
- Aug 22
- 5 min read
Water is the foundation of life. Every day, we rely on it to drink, cook, clean, shower, wash our clothes, and care for our homes. The average adult is advised to drink around 2 litres of water a day, not to mention the countless other ways water touches our lives. But here’s the truth many of us overlook: the quality of that water matters just as much as the quantity.
It’s easy to assume that the water coming from your tap is clean and safe. After all, it’s been treated and regulated, right? Unfortunately, what flows into your glass is often far more complex than pure H₂O. There are chemicals in your water that you’d never willingly consume if they were handed to you individually. These include chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, and the dreaded “forever chemicals” that don’t break down in the body.
When you think about it that way, the case for filtration becomes clear. Let’s explore what’s really in your water, why it matters, and how Filtered Water Systems can help protect your health, your family, and your home.
The Hidden Chemicals in Your Water
If someone handed you a glass of chlorine, a spoonful of rust, or a pinch of lead and asked you to swallow it, you’d laugh them off. But the reality is that small amounts of these substances often make their way into our everyday drinking water. They’re invisible to the eye, but that doesn’t make them harmless.
Some of the most common contaminants in Australian tap water include:
Chlorine – added during treatment to kill bacteria, but it lingers behind with a chemical taste and potential health impacts.
Heavy metals – like lead, mercury, and copper, which can leach from aging pipes.
Pesticides & herbicides – runoff from agriculture that contaminates groundwater supplies.
Microplastics & nanoplastics – tiny plastic particles now found in almost every water source worldwide.
Forever chemicals (PFAS) – toxic compounds linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and immune issues.
Sediment & rust – small particles that travel through pipes and end up in your tap.
Individually, these contaminants don’t sound appetising. Together, they create a cocktail of chemicals in your water that your body is forced to filter on its own. And while our bodies are designed to detoxify, long-term exposure to even low levels of these substances can put stress on vital systems like the liver, gut, and immune system.
How Chemicals in Your Water Affect Your Health
Drinking unfiltered tap water isn’t just about taste. It’s about what those hidden chemicals are doing inside your body. Research continues to uncover just how harmful long-term exposure can be, with risks including:
Gut health imbalances – Chlorine disrupts the delicate microbiome that supports digestion and immunity.
Liver stress – Your liver becomes the last line of defence, working overtime to detoxify what filtration could have removed.
Immune suppression – Heavy metals and PFAS chemicals interfere with the immune system’s natural defences.
Hormone disruption – Some contaminants mimic hormones in the body, leading to imbalances over time.
Skin & hair damage – Showering in chemically treated water can leave skin dry, irritated, and hair brittle.
For pregnant women, children, athletes, and anyone with health sensitivities, the impact of chemicals in your water is even more concerning. Clean water isn’t just a luxury—it’s a foundation for wellness.
Beyond Health: The Impact on Your Home
The damage isn’t limited to the human body. The same contaminants and minerals that flow through your tap also affect your household appliances and chores.
Limescale buildup clogs kettles, coffee machines, and dishwashers, reducing their lifespan.
Sediment and rust collect in pipes, leading to plumbing issues.
Hard water minerals reduce the effectiveness of detergents, leaving clothes stiff, faded, and rough.
Chlorine and impurities leave water tasting and smelling unpleasant, which discourages healthy hydration.
Investing in filtration isn’t just about health—it’s about protecting your home, extending the life of appliances, and even improving the taste of your cooking and drinks.
The Solution: Removing Chemicals in Your Water
The good news is that you don’t have to accept contaminants in your glass or your home. The right filtration system can remove the majority of chemicals in your water, leaving behind pure, refreshing H₂O—the way nature intended.
At Filtered Water Systems, we specialise in solutions tailored to every need, from single taps to whole-home coverage. Two of the most powerful options are:
1. Aquala P500 Tankless Reverse Osmosis System
When it comes to tackling chemicals in drinking water, reverse osmosis (RO) is the gold standard. The Aquala P500 is a compact, tankless RO system designed to fit seamlessly under your sink while delivering superior purification.
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including chlorine, heavy metals, PFAS, pesticides, fluoride, and microplastics.
Tankless design saves space and provides a faster flow rate than traditional systems.
Mineralisation stage adds back healthy minerals like calcium and magnesium, so the water tastes crisp and supports hydration.
Perfect for health-conscious households who want the cleanest drinking water possible.
If you’re serious about cutting chemicals in your water, the Aquala P500 is a smart investment for you and your family.
2. Whole House Filtration Systems
While reverse osmosis protects your drinking water, whole house filtration goes further by ensuring every drop of water in your home is filtered—whether it’s in your shower, washing machine, or garden hose.
Removes chlorine, sediment, rust, and heavy metals at the entry point of your home’s water supply.
Protects your skin and hair from harsh chemicals during showers and baths.
Prevents limescale buildup in appliances and pipes.
Improves the quality of laundry and cleaning, leaving clothes softer and surfaces cleaner.
For families, homeowners, or anyone tired of dealing with the side effects of poor water quality, a whole house filtration system is the ultimate shield against chemicals in your water.
The Benefits of Filtering Out Chemicals in Your Water
When you switch to filtration with systems like the Aquala P500 and whole house setups from Filtered Water Systems, the benefits are immediate and long-lasting:
Better Health & Wellness
Reduced exposure to toxins.
Improved gut, liver, immune, and hormone health.
Hydrating, mineralised water that supports fitness and recovery.
Protection for Appliances
Reduced limescale and sediment buildup.
Longer lifespan for kettles, coffee machines, dishwashers, and plumbing.
Cleaner Clothes & Easier Cleaning
Softer, brighter laundry.
More effective detergents without hard water interference.
Improved Taste & Smell
Fresh, clean, odour-free water.
Better tasting tea, coffee, and cooking.
Peace of Mind
Confidence knowing your family is protected from harmful contaminants.
Why Choose Filtered Water Systems?
Not all filters are created equal. At Filtered Water Systems, we combine expert knowledge with top-of-the-line technology to deliver solutions that genuinely make a difference. Whether you want the precision of the Aquala P500 reverse osmosis system or the broad protection of a whole house filter, we’ll help you find the right option.
Our systems are designed for ease of use, professional installation, and long-term reliability. Plus, with subscription-based filter replacements available, staying on top of maintenance has never been simpler.
Take the First Step Toward Pure Water
You wouldn’t knowingly drink chlorine, heavy metals, or microplastics on their own—so why accept them in your tap water? The truth is that there are chemicals in your water, and they could be affecting your health, your home, and your lifestyle in ways you don’t even realise.
The solution is simple: filtration. By investing in a reverse osmosis system like the Aquala P500 or a whole house filtration system from Filtered Water Systems, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing every drop of water in your life is clean, safe, and refreshing.
Your body, your family, and your home deserve the best. Start with the water you rely on every day.
For more information contact us: At Filtered Water Systems or give us a call +61 478 800 996
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