Health Benefits of Water Filters: What Filtered Water Actually Does for You

Filtered water isn’t just about taste — it removes contaminants that can affect your health over time. Here’s a clear look at what water filters actually do and why it matters.

Browse our water filter range or see our Benchtop Water Filters Guide.

What Water Filters Remove

A quality multi-stage water filter removes the main contaminants of concern in Australian tap water:

• Chlorine and chloramines — added during municipal treatment; cause taste and odour issues and can irritate skin and airways in sensitive individuals
• Heavy metals (lead, mercury, copper) — can leach from older pipes and plumbing fittings
• Sediment and rust — from ageing infrastructure
• Bacteria and protozoa — removed by ceramic filtration stages
• VOCs and pesticides — removed by activated carbon adsorption

Standard carbon/KDF filters do not remove fluoride or nitrates. For fluoride removal, see our reverse osmosis systems.

The Practical Health Benefits

Better Hydration

Filtered water tastes noticeably better than chlorinated tap water. Better-tasting water means people — especially children — drink more of it. Adequate hydration supports energy levels, concentration, digestion, and kidney function.

Reduced Contaminant Exposure

Removing chlorine, heavy metals, and VOCs from drinking water reduces your cumulative exposure to these compounds over time. This is particularly relevant for households with young children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals.

Skin and Hair Benefits (Shower Filtration)

Chlorine in shower water strips natural oils from skin and hair, causing dryness and irritation. A shower filter removes chlorine before it contacts your skin. See our Shower Filters Guide.

Better-Tasting Food and Beverages

Cooking with filtered water improves the taste of food, coffee, and tea — particularly in areas with heavily chlorinated water. The difference is most noticeable in dishes where water is a primary ingredient.

A Note on Alkaline Water Claims

Some multi-stage filters include mineral stone stages that raise the water’s pH to mildly alkaline (pH 8–9). The filtration benefits of these systems are well established. Specific health claims around alkaline water (anti-ageing, cancer prevention) are more contested — the evidence is limited and we don’t make those claims. What’s clear: filtered, mineralised water tastes better and is better for you than unfiltered chlorinated tap water.

Frequently Asked Questions