Why do South Australians need Whole-Home Filtration?
South Australia boasts breathtaking landscapes and a rich cultural heritage, but it’s also infamous for having some of the toughest water challenges in the country. Filtered drinking water has become the norm and puts the taste of tap water on par with the average Australian household, but there’s only so much one filtered tap can do.
Reducing the chemicals and contaminants coming out of your tap is a solid first step, but that tap isn’t the only place we get our water. Showers, washing machines, dishwashers, even appliances and hot water systems all need to use water, and all that unfiltered water may be doing more harm than you realise.
At Complete Home Filtration, we believe that every drop of water in your home should be as possible—not just what comes out of your kitchen tap. Here’s why:
1. Protection for your entire home
Filtered drinking water keeps you hydrated, but what about the water you bathe in, clean with, or wash your clothes in? It’s easy to overlook how many ways unfiltered water touches your daily life. Hard water is a silent saboteur in many South Australian homes, clogging appliances and straining plumbing in unseen and expensive places.
A whole-home filtration system with a dedicated water softener ensures that all the water entering your house—whether for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking, or laundry—isn’t carrying unwanted chemicals and contaminants like chlorine, sediments, and excess minerals.
2. Gentler on your skin and hair
Thanks to the high calcium and magnesium content in the Murray River and other local reservoirs, South Australian water often contains high levels of minerals. These dissolved minerals prevent soaps and shampoos from lathering or rinsing as effectively, forcing you to rub larger quantities of chemicals into your body to achieve a diminished effect. These chemicals can cause dryness and irritation in your skin and hair, particularly when residue doesn’t rinse off properly.
Chlorine, commonly used in water treatment, can exacerbate these issues. The chemical strips the natural oils from your skin and hair, leaving them brittle and more prone to damage. A whole-home water filtration system significantly reduces these harsh elements, leaving your skin feeling softer and your hair looking shinier after every shower.
3. Prolongs the life of your appliances
Unfiltered water can leave limescale deposits in appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, and hot water systems. Over time, these mineral build-ups reduce efficiency and can lead to costly repairs or replacements.
Many a South Australian pot, cup, or kettle has been permanently etched or scaled over by mineral deposits, but limescale is even more of an issue for more expensive appliances with interior heating elements. By softening all the water in your home, you’ll protect your appliances and save money in the long run.
4. Better for Plumbing
Hard water isn’t just tough on appliances; it can also damage your plumbing. Mineral deposits build up inside your pipes, reducing water flow and potentially causing blockages. Whole-home filtration catches these minerals before they enter your plumbing, ensuring a longer lifespan for your pipes and fixtures.
5. Transforms your laundry
Did you know that unfiltered water can affect the quality of your laundry? Hard water makes it harder for detergents to dissolve properly, leaving residue on your clothes and making them feel stiff or scratchy.
A whole-home filtration system softens the water, allowing detergents to work more effectively and keeping your clothes cleaner, brighter, and softer. This also reduces your home’s chemical run-off and makes each bottle of laundry liquid or powder last longer, saving you even more money!
6. Improves air quality
Most tap filters are only used for filtering cold or room-temperature water. When you run the hot tap or turn on your shower, any chlorine in the water turns into a gas that is released into the air, along with any VOCs (“volatile organic compounds”, particles that react and evaporate easily) that may be in your mains pipe.
While chlorine alone can be concerning for those with respiratory issues or allergies, studies have shown that its more dangerous disinfection by-products are absorbed at much higher rates around showers and hot water. These secondary chemicals have been linked to serious health concerns like reproductive/developmental issues and multiple cancers, so the quality of hot water is arguably more important than what’s coming out of your cold tap.
A whole-home filtration system removes chlorine and its by-products before they even enter your home, improving air quality and letting you enjoy hot showers in peace.
7. Adds value to your home
A whole-home water filtration system is a valuable addition that can enhance your property’s appeal to potential buyers. With more people becoming conscious of water quality and its impact on health and lifestyle, having a filtration system in place can set your home apart on the market.
Improving your water quality is also a great way to protect your home and investment’s long-term value. Hard water damage adds up over time, etching glass surfaces and leaving permanent mineral stains. Your property will retain value and cost you less in maintenance if it has better water flowing through every pipe, tap, and outlet.
8. Environmentally friendly choice
While a tap or jug filter is good enough for a quick drink, many people rely on the quality and convenience of bottled water for other uses like cooking or tea-making. Australia is one of the world’s leading consumers of bottled water, with a 2021 study showing that each Australian bought over 500 litres of bottled water per year. This earned us the dubious distinction of having the second-highest bottled water consumption in the world.
Investing in a whole-home water filtration system can drastically reduce your reliance on plastic bottles, cutting out a major source of plastic pollution and reducing your home’s carbon footprint.
The Complete Home Filtration advantage
At CHF, we understand the unique challenges of Australian water. We’re an Aussie company selling an Aussie product, and our Adelaide-based SA team is made up of locals with first-hand knowledge of South Australian water.
Our whole-home systems are specifically designed to tackle hard water, remove impurities, and provide your household with clean, safe, and great-tasting water from every tap.
With easy installation, minimal maintenance, and a system tailored to your home’s needs, our filtration solutions make it simple to elevate your water quality and protect your family’s health and well-being.
Conclusion
Even if you already have filtered drinking water, a whole-home water filtration system offers a range of additional benefits that make it a worthwhile investment for South Australian households. From protecting your appliances and plumbing to improving your skin, hair, and laundry, the advantages speak for themselves.
Don’t settle for clean water in just one part of your home. Experience the Complete Home Filtration difference and enjoy clean, filtered water everywhere you need it.
Contact us today to learn more or schedule your free consultation!
