Point-of-entry filtration
Whole house water filtration for Canberra homes
One system on the water main that filters every tap, shower and appliance in the house, so you don't need a jug in the fridge, a filter on each tap or slabs of bottled water.
Why treat the whole house
Filter the water once, before it goes anywhere
A benchtop or under-sink filter cleans the water at a single tap. Everywhere else in the house (the showers, the bath, the washing machine, the dishwasher and the hot water unit) still runs on unfiltered water.
A whole house system sits on the main line, usually near your meter, and treats the water as it comes onto the property. Everything downstream gets the same filtered supply. It also protects the plumbing. Sediment is stopped before it settles in tapware, and scale is controlled before it builds up on heating elements.
- Chlorine and disinfection by-products reduced at every outlet
- Grit and rust caught before they reach mixers and appliances
- One service schedule instead of a cartridge under every sink
Pricing
Clear pricing, set out before you commit
Every home is quoted after its water test, but this is where the whole house system starts.
*No installation charge if you're comfortable changing the filter yourself. Extra stages such as softening or tank-water pre-filtration are only added if your test shows you need them, and are priced separately in your written quote.
Inside the system
A typical three-stage set-up
The number of stages and the media inside them change with your water test. Most Canberra homes on town water end up with something like this.
1. Sediment
Multi-layer melt-blown cartridges catch silt, rust flakes and fine particles down to 1 micron. This protects your fixtures and the stages that follow.
2. Scale control
Softening resin or scale-inhibiting media deals with calcium and magnesium, so less white crust forms on elements, shower roses and glass. If your water is soft we leave this stage out.
3. Carbon + KDF
Activated carbon blended with KDF media reduces chlorine, chloramine, disinfection by-products, pesticides and metals such as lead and copper.
- NSF-rated filtration media and WaterMark certified housings
- UV-stable housings rated for outdoor installation
- Bypass valve fitted, so servicing never means turning off the house
How it compares
A specified system versus an off-the-shelf filter
| Pure Forge whole house | Basic hardware-store filter | |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Multi-stage, chosen from your test | Usually one |
| Particle size | Down to 1 micron | Often 5 micron or more |
| Scale management | Included where your water needs it | Rarely |
| Chlorine and metals | Carbon plus KDF | Basic carbon |
| Flow rate | Matched to your peak demand | Fixed |
| Installation | Licensed plumber, bypass fitted | DIY |
| Aftercare | Reminders, cartridges and service visits | Up to you |
Sizing
Sized for your household, not guessed from a brochure
Units and smaller homes
One to three people and a single bathroom. A compact footprint for townhouses and courtyard homes where space is tight.
Family homes
Three to five people and two or more bathrooms, with showers, laundry and dishwasher often running at the same time.
Acreage and rural blocks
Tank or bore supply, bigger households, pools and gardens. These get higher-capacity stages with heavier sediment handling.
FAQ
Whole house filtration questions
Where does the system go?
Usually outside, close to the water meter or where the main enters the property, mounted on a bracket or small slab. If that is not practical it can go in a garage or plant area. We confirm the spot during the water test.
Will it soften my water?
Only if it needs softening. Canberra town water is generally on the soft side, so many homes do not need a softening stage. Tank and bore water is a different story. Your test result decides.
Does it remove fluoride?
A whole house carbon system does not meaningfully reduce fluoride. If that matters to you, a reverse osmosis unit at the kitchen sink is the right tool, and it can sit alongside the whole house system.
How long does installation take?
Most installs are finished in half a day. Water is off for a short part of that, and we tell you before it goes off.
What happens when it needs servicing?
The bypass valve lets us isolate the filters while the rest of the house keeps running. Book a cartridge change online or by phone.
Pair it with
Reverse osmosis for drinking water
A whole house system looks after showers, laundry and appliances. If you also want purified water for drinking and cooking, add an under-sink RO unit. Pre-filtered water also helps the RO membrane last longer.
Reverse osmosis systemsAlready have one?
Filter replacements
Cartridges posted to your door or a technician change-out, matched to your system record.
Filter replacementsLet's test your water first
A free in-home water test tells you what is in your supply and which stages, if any, your home actually needs.