Choosing a whole-house water filter for your home
A whole-house water filter is for homeowners who want filtered water before it reaches the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and appliances. Instead of treating one drinking tap, the system is installed near the home's main water entry point so every tap benefits from the same filtration path.
Before choosing a system, check these five things:
Water source. Mains, tank and bore water need different treatment, and tank or bore water may need testing first to know what you're actually dealing with.
What you actually want filtered. Chlorine taste and smell needs a carbon stage. Sediment, rust and grit need a sediment stage. PFAS reduction needs specific test data behind it, not a general claim.
Flow rate and capacity. The system has to keep up with showers, taps and appliances running at the same time, and keep performing as the cartridges near the end of their life.
Certification. WaterMark is mandatory for anything connected to household plumbing. A genuine PFAS reduction claim needs its own NSF/ANSI 53 listing or independent lab data, separate from WaterMark.
Installation. Whole-house systems connect near the mains water inlet, which is licensed-plumber work, so check site access and clearance before you buy, not after.
The AquaCo Premium PFAS system is a three-stage whole-house option with sediment, carbon and Disruptor filtration, rated to 300,000 litres capacity and up to 60 LPM flow, with a maximum inlet pressure of 90 PSI (a pressure limiting valve is required above this). For most homes, installation should be handled by a licensed plumber.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it worth getting a whole house water filter?
It can be worth it if you want filtered water across the whole home rather than only at one tap. The value depends on your water source, the contaminants you care about, installation cost, cartridge life and whether the system has testing to support its claims.
What is the best whole house water filter in Australia?
The best system is the one that matches your water source and concern. For mains water, check chlorine, chloramine, sediment and PFAS reduction, plus flow rate, certification, warranty and plumber installation requirements.
What does a whole-house system filter?
That depends on the cartridges used. The AquaCo Premium PFAS system uses sediment, carbon and Disruptor filtration stages for sediment, chlorine, chloramines, PFAS compounds, heavy metals and microbiological reduction based on the relevant test data.
Do I need a plumber to install a whole-house water filter?
Yes, whole-house systems connect near the mains water inlet and should be installed by a licensed plumber. Home Harvest Hub can help discuss supply and local plumber installation options where available.
Is shipping included?
Yes, the current AquaCo whole-house system offer is free shipping Australia-wide.
