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Puretec is proud to announce that the FilterWall™ F Series has been recognised at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards, receiving a Good Design Award Winner accolade in the Product Design category. The Australian Good Design Awards is one of the world’s longest-running and most respected international design award programs

Puretec’s Hybrid E is the latest evolution in all-in-one rainwater filtration. This premium wall- mount system has been carefully developed to meet the unique challenges of untreated water.

For many Australians, turning on the tap is something we do without a second thought. After all, town water is treated, regulated, and generally safe to drink. But “safe” doesn’t always mean ideal. Whether it’s the taste of chlorine, concerns about sediment, or the growing awareness of PFAS chemicals, more homeowners are starting to take a closer look at what's actually in their water—and what kind of filter can help.

Discover why staying hydrated is vital for your health! Learn how drinking enough water supports energy, focus, and overall well-being.

Have you spent years confidently drinking rainwater? Convinced you don’t need filtration? Do yourself a favour and think again.

Find out the differences and how your water can be impacting your skin, hair and your home.

Discover why embracing whole house filtration can be a game-changer for both your home and the planet.

Also known as ‘forever chemicals’, PFAS is the collective term for thousands of PFOA and PFOS man-made chemicals, which are persistent in the environment and can accumulate in the human body. PFAS are commonly used in non-stick cooking items, water-resistant clothing and firefighting foams, and have been bioaccumulating in the environment since the 1940s. Although limited studies have been conducted on their effects on humans, the World Health Organisation has recently classified them as carcinogenic to humans.

Have you ever stepped out of the shower and your skin feels instantly itchy? You wonder why, and can’t help but scratch? You then check your skin in the mirror and you spot redness and dry patches? Or notice your hair becoming increasingly dry with dandruff and looking lacklustre? What if we told you the culprit behind these common problems might be lurking in your own bathroom?

Water fluoridation has been a topic of discussion for decades, and while it's a naturally occurring mineral, its presence in our drinking water has led many to feel concerned and seek filtration solutions.This article provides a look at fluoride, the science behind reverse osmosis (RO) filtration, and how to choose the right RO filter system for your needs.

Puretec, at the forefront of water purification technology, is thrilled to unveil the FilterWall™ F Series, an innovative solution in whole house, mains water filtration, now available across Australia and New Zealand.

<p>Australian first in-wall filter. Combines style and function with an industry leading filtration system The FilterWall - IM2 is available in four popular colours, Night sky®, Monument®, Windspray® &amp; Surfmist®, to match in with the colour palette of your home, and will provide cleaner &amp; safer water to every tap in your house!</p>

You have a “Boil Water Alert” in your area. What does that mean? If you have a boil water alert in your area, it is typically because your water supply has biological contamination, which can cause gastro, infections and other unpleasant health issues for you and your family. You could run your kettle 24/7 to provide clean safe water for your family to drink, clean teeth and shower in, but there is a better way.

Long-lasting irrigation filters are designed to stop sediment from blocking irrigation systems, to ensure that your lawn, garden or crops get watered correctly.

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic that can be found in any environment, as a direct result of the disposal of plastics which are formed from carbon and hydrogen atoms bound together on polymer chains. These plastics can also contain various chemicals that leach into the surrounding environment.

The movement in healthy buildings and standards are changing the way we view water filtration. Puretec is delivering solutions that refine the relatedness between buildings and health, productivity and wellbeing.

As floods have been devastating parts of Queensland and New South Wales, health warnings have been issued by the state governments on the dangers of contaminated water caused by wild weather and flash flooding.

When thinking about why people buy water filters, the first thing that comes to mind is the purity and taste of tap water. But if filtering water is just about the water we drink, why would anyone need a whole house water filtration system? The answer to this question is pretty simple: Filtered water has benefits that go well beyond drinkability.

Discover advanced filtration solutions for pure, clean water from mains or rainwater. Ensure every tap delivers pristine water for your home.

Before you purchase a filter, you need to know the answers to these questions: How much filtered water do you want access to? Which rooms in your home require filtered water? What do you want filtered out of your water?

Puretec Ultraviolet Sterilisation is a process by which water is sanitized using ultraviolet light. This method is effective at killing 99.9% of bacteria & parasites, and when used alongside a proper filtration system, the combination can rid your rainwater of toxic contaminants.

Introducing the Puretec HybridPlus range; all-in-one pump, Filtration &amp; UV Sterilisation systems for an even easier and neater way to have safe, pressurised water throughout any home or facility that are on rainwater or mains/rainwater supplies.

Water filters are a great way to help do your part in saving the environment! <br><br>Water filters can help avoid the mass production of plastic bottles and allow access to safe and healthy drinking water. In Australia alone, over 400,000 barrels of oil are used per year to manufacture plastic bottles.

Need an alternative to going out and buying bottled water Filtered water is the ultimate solution, it saves time, energy, and the savings speak for themselves. Enjoy endless, pure water straight from your tap for less than 1c per litre!

With the widespread devastation of the current Australian bushfire disaster, we have been inundated with questions from households with fire-affected water supplies. This article is designed to inform and advise dealers on how to assist with these enquiries.

<p>Introducing the all NEW Puretec LPX Series. These units are designed as the final end-point protection of staff, patients and especially at risk patients from Legionella in water.</p>

A common question that we are asked at Puretec is “Why should I change my filters regularly?”. A great question! Using a filtration system for your mains or rainwater is a simple way to enjoy peace of mind. However, if you’re not changing your filters and lamps (on ultraviolet systems) regularly they may not be doing their job effectively.

Rainwater collection is a great practice and becoming increasingly popular. However, it’s essential that water is collected and stored correctly and then maintained regularly so that it’s fit for consumption. The following sections of this guide will provide some advice on how to ensure your water is pure and safe to use.

<p>Puretec’s hand-held, trigger-activated filter cleaner makes cartridge cleaning quick and easy. This device greatly reduces the time and effort involved when cleaning your reusable Puretec water filters. </p><p> </p>

Rainwater collection is great practice. It’s free from the sky, it tastes great, it’s reasonably consistent in terms of quality and there generally aren’t many things that need to be treated before it’s ready for drinking or using throughout your home. One of the first issues we come across with is sediment. Sediment is inevitably...

Many people receive their water from a mains or town water supply; the benefit with this water supply is that usually, the local government authority has a water treatment plant in place to get that water to a condition where it meets drinking water guidelines and is safe to drink. The reality is that most homes are several kilometres...

Many people wonder why chlorine is added to our drinking water. Chlorine tastes and smells horrible! Unfiltered tap water is a lot less appealing to drink than chlorine free filtered water – so naturally you’ll tend to drink more water if its chlorine free. Also, with no chlorine, ice blocks taste a lot better in drinks and in the bathroom showering...

What is fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral, often found in underground springs and bore/well water. It is also commonly found in food, plants, bottled water, and toothpaste. Studies have proven Fluoride to reduce tooth decay within the general population, which is why our town water supplies are dosed...

<p>Along with a selection of sediment filters, carbon filters and neutralising treatment systems, Puretec offers TankSafe as part of its range in treating rainwater, surface water or underground water. There is a growing need for these as more alternative sources are needed for treating water...</p>

When you looking to purchase a domestic water filtration system for your home it is important that the system you select carries the Watermark approval. For water filters to be legally installed in accordance with your plumbing regulations getting the watermark certification is

Have you noticed your water leaving spots on glassware and/or streaks on shower screens, scaling in the kettle, tapware or shower heads? After taking a shower have you noticed that your skin feels dry and itchy or your hair feeling dry, brittle or frizzy? After doing the laundry ever noticed that the fabric is harsh and rough...

Naegleria Fowleri, also commonly known as the “brain-eating parasite”, is a free-living, bacteria-feeding amoeba that can be pathogenic, causing a fulminant brain infection called the primary amoebic meningoencephalitis or PAM. This microorganism is typically found in bodies of warm freshwater such as ponds, lakes, rivers...

Many households in in Australia and New Zealand draw directly off rivers and channels and use the water throughout the home. Unfortunately, as those households well know, the water generally contains suspended solids, high levels of organics or tannin’s, some chemicals...

In the areas of severe drought in NSW & QLD the little water remaining is deteriorating in quality. We recently received a call from Rolleston, QLD inland from Rockhampton in the Central Highlands region. They live on a 20000...