Listly by dylanblackman28
Australian tap water might look clean — but invisible contaminants like PFAS, chlorine, heavy metals, and microplastics are often present in legally “safe” amounts. If you’re serious about your health, performance or detoxification, here are 5 science-backed reasons to consider installing a reverse osmosis (RO) water filter in your home.

A 2024 study found PFAS present in 100% of household water samples tested in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane — in some cases exceeding safe limits.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency links PFAS exposure to hormonal disruption, weakened immune function, and certain cancers. Reverse osmosis water filters are one of the most effective defences against them.

Reverse osmosis is widely recognised as one of the most comprehensive filtration methods available. It removes up to 99.9% of contaminants including:
PFAS, fluoride, chlorine, nitrates, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria, and microplastics — giving you ultra-clean water without compromise.

You drink water every day. That means every litre is either helping your health or adding to your toxic load.
Filtering your water at home with a reverse osmosis water filter ensures that every glass is clean, safe, and supports your energy, digestion, and skin from the inside out.

Whether you're optimising for performance, detoxing, protecting your kids, or just want to take one more variable out of the wellness equation — a reverse osmosis water filter puts control back in your hands.
It’s a small daily habit with long-term benefits for your health, family, and future.

Australian drinking water standards still allow trace amounts of chlorine, fluoride, lead, copper, arsenic, and more. While within regulatory limits, long-term exposure and bioaccumulation may have effects that are not yet fully understood. A reverse osmosis water filter eliminates 99% of these toxins.