This is why you need a whole house water filter

You probably know already that Australia has a major problem with the quality of tap water in most areas of the nation. Some areas have been affected much worse than others by industrial pollution and other problems such as pathogens in the water supply.

If you're worried about these things, you may have already installed a tap filter in your home, or you may be considering purchasing one. That's a smart idea, but before you do that, you need to consider that installing a tap filter only on your kitchen outlet is not going to give you optimal protection against the harmful pollutants and additives that may be present in your water supply.

One of the most dangerous additives in water is a fluoride compound that may be added by municipal water authorities.

Drinking fluoride is never going to have a beneficial effect, because to be effective in preventing dental problems, fluoride must be applied topically through an action such as brushing your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste.

Besides fluoride, water authorities also add chlorine. This is not as bad as fluoride, because it does have some demonstrated beneficial effect. But it's still not a chemical you should be putting in or on your body. It should be removed from the water before you drink it, bathe in it, or wash your clothes in it.

This is why just filtering your kitchen water supply is not enough.

You need to have a water filter for the whole house.

It hasn't always been easy to get a whole house water filter in Australia

Australians have an international reputation for courage and stoicism. Complaining about problems has traditionally been frowned upon in Australian society, and it is only when an issue is compelling and affects a large number of people that any kind of fuss arises.

While that may be an admirable trait, it has delayed the introduction of some beneficial technologies to the nation, because most people today still remain unaware of the dangers posed to them by raw unfiltered tap water. That's because many of the harmful effects are slow acting and accumulate over a long time following repeated exposure.

It's only when people notice significant problems such as rashes, eye irritation, and sudden illness, that they realise something may be wrong with their water supply.

Consequently, there hasn't been a strong demand for whole house water filtration systems, and this, combined with the historically low population density of Australia compared to other countries, has made manufacturers less keen to import their products into Australia or to manufacture them here.

AlkaViva now offers the best whole house water filtration system

The need for water filtration in Australia can't be ignored any longer. AlkaViva is determined to make affordable and effective water filtration systems available to every Australian household that wants one.

To make this possible, AlkaViva has developed a range of different water filters at different price levels, and also introduced an innovative financing option so even those on strict budgets can afford to get water filtration at home. In some cases, buying an AlkaViva water filter will be cheaper than buying bottled water, and it will certainly be a lot better for your health.

Installing a whole house water filter in your home is the best way to protect your family from the harmful pollutants and additives that can be found in Australian tap water.