Water Cooler Dispenser: Tap Water vs Filtered — What’s the Difference?

Most Australian tap water is safe to drink — but a filtered water cooler dispenser delivers noticeably better water. Here’s a practical comparison of tap water vs a filtered cooler dispenser.

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What’s in Australian Tap Water?

Australian tap water is treated to meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and is safe to drink. However, the treatment process adds chlorine and chloramines (which affect taste and smell), and water can pick up sediment, heavy metals, and other compounds from ageing pipes and infrastructure on its way to your tap.

How a Filtered Water Cooler Dispenser Improves on Tap Water

Our Awesome Water Coolers use a BPA-free bottle with a built-in 8-stage KDF filter that removes chlorine, heavy metals, sediment, and bacteria before dispensing. The result is cleaner, better-tasting water — hot or cold — on demand.

Bottleless vs Bottle-Fed Coolers

A plumbed-in bottleless cooler connects directly to your mains supply and filters inline — no bottles to manage, unlimited filtered water. The most eco-friendly and convenient option for offices and high-use households. Browse our bottleless cooler range.

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