Why Do We Need Water Filters?
Water filters are becoming a necessity in New Zealand as more of our water becomes polluted. Whatever the source of your water – from a bore, your roof, or treated city water contaminated with Chlorine, we can provide a solution with our vast range of water filters.
Town Supply – Is chlorine bad for you?
In the past, adding Chlorine to community water supplies was a relatively simple but crucial step in eradicating water-borne diseases, such as Cholera and Typhoid. Before chlorination, many cities around the world reported death tolls of 1 in 1000 people from Typhoid fever alone.
Chlorine has been used in community-based water supplies for more than 80 years with positive effects. Though in the early 70′s scientists found that chlorine added to water forms Trihalomethanes, these chlorination by-products are now known to be harmful.
Our Solution:
Effective removal of chlorine using carbon filters such as Carbon Block, GAC, KDF/GAC and Matrikx filtration will help reduce and remove Chlorine.
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Tank Water – E Coli, Giardia and Cryptosporidium
Water collected from roofs has long been a favoured source of household water, especially in rural areas, as it is often considered the healthier, most natural option. However, the issues lie in the collection, method of transfer and storage of your tank water.
If you are using tank water and your water is discoloured or smells, then your problem could be caused by a few different issues:
- Rotting leaves or pollen from nearby pine trees.
- Bacteria contamination from animal waste, rats, possums or birds.
- Impurities from the zinc coating on roofing iron, aged peeling paint and lead from roof fixings and lead flashings.
Our Solution:
Ultra Violet sterilization is the most effective method for treating tank water that is carrying bacteria, viruses or e-coli. Ask about our UV systems and options today!
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VOCs (Volatile Organic Chemicals)
Volatile Organic Chemicals are synthetic compounds that turn into vapor at relatively low temperatures. Most synthetic chemicals found in water supplies come from farm or orchard run off, such as pesticides and herbicides. VOCs have been known to cause central nervous system depression (drowsiness, stupor). All VOCs are a skin irritant as well as irritate the mucous membranes when inhaled.
Our Solution:
Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are typically used to reduce VOC levels in water supply.