How to Choose the Right Water Filter for Your Home or Business
By Water Cooler Shop – Your Local Water Filtration Experts
Clean, safe water isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. Whether you’re worried about chlorine, sediment, PFAS (forever chemicals), or poor taste, choosing the right filtration system can feel overwhelming.
This guide breaks it down simply, so you can confidently pick the right solution for your family or workplace.
1. Why Filter Your Water?
Protect Your Health: Unfiltered water may contain chlorine, microplastics, heavy metals, bacteria, and harmful PFAS chemicals.
Improve Taste & Smell: Filtration removes unpleasant odours and chemical aftertastes.
Extend Appliance Life: Reduce scale and sediment buildup in kettles, dishwashers, and coffee machines.
Peace of Mind: Know exactly what’s going into your body — and what isn’t.
2. Understanding Your Water Source
Your water source influences the type of filtration you need:
Town Water: Often contains chlorine, PFAS, and sediment. A good carbon filter or reverse osmosis system can help.
Rainwater: May contain bacteria, dirt, and discolouration. Sediment filtration with UV protection is ideal.
Bore or Well Water: Can carry iron, heavy metals, or bacteria. A customised solution may be required, often after a lab test.
3. Filter System Types
Under Sink Filter Systems
Perfect for kitchens, renters, and families. These are compact and sit under your sink, offering filtered water through your existing tap. The Puretec PUREMIX-Z7 or Z6 Systems are popular choices.
Whole House Filtration Systems
Ideal for families and those using rainwater. These systems filter all water entering your home — so every tap, shower, and appliance benefits. Models like the Puretec Filterwall F5 or Hybrid G7 are reliable and efficient.
Under Bench Chillers & Water Coolers
Great for offices, gyms, or industrial environments. These systems provide chilled water instantly and can be combined with filters. The Waterworks IC8 paired with a filtered tap is a common setup.
UV Systems
Best for rainwater users. These systems kill bacteria and viruses without using chemicals, offering safe water throughout your home or business.
4. What Do Different Filters Remove?
Carbon Filters: Remove chlorine, bad taste, odours, and some chemicals.
Sediment Filters: Capture dirt, rust, and particles — essential for rainwater or old pipes.
UV Filters: Eliminate bacteria and viruses without chemicals.
Reverse Osmosis: Delivers the highest purity by removing fluoride, heavy metals, and contaminants — often used in kitchens.
🛠️ 5. Installation Tips
If you’re renting: Choose a system like the Puretec PUREMIX-Z7 or PUREMIX-Z6 that connects easily to your existing tap without damaging the plumbing.
If you’re building or renovating: Now is the best time to install a whole house filter before walls are closed up.
Using rainwater? A UV filter is strongly recommended to protect against bacteria and viruses.
We offer professional installation in Penrith and surrounding suburbs — just give us a call.
6. Our Top Recommendations
Some of our most popular systems include:
Puretec PUREMIX-Z6 – Ideal for renters or small homes
Puretec Filterwall F5 – Best for whole-house and rainwater applications
Puretec RO270 – Reverse osmosis system for ultra-pure kitchen water
Waterworks IC8 + Filter Tap + Swing & Twist single filter system– Perfect for workplaces or gyms
Special pricing and installation offers may apply — ask us about current deals.
About Us
Water Cooler Shop is a locally owned and operated business with over 20 years of plumbing experience. We help homes and businesses across Penrith enjoy cleaner, healthier water with expert advice and reliable service.
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