Focus on Water Filters
We’re all familiar with the importance of drinking six to eight glasses of water a day, and we know how expensive the bottled stuff can be. Not so long ago we’d have been happy with a glass from the kitchen tap, but nowadays we’re wary of the level of contaminants and suspicious of this simple source. Even among those who dismiss the newspaper reports as over-reaction, there are many who don’t like the strong taste of chlorine or the ‘earthiness’ of our water. A large number also consider fluoride is detrimental to our health and should be extracted. For all these reasons, domestic use of water filters of one kind or another has grown in popularity.
Brita Marella Cool's four-step filtration process removes chlorine, sediment and impurities such as lead and pesticides – and an electronic indicator advises when to change the filter.
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Sunbeam Deluxe Water Filter and Chiller removes giardia and cryptosporidium and reduces contaminants such as lead, mercury and some pesticides. It chills filtered water to 8°C and the clear top lets you see when it needs refilling.
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The flip-top lid and soft-grip handle on the Brita Fjord Cool make filling and pouring a breeze.
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Compact and easily installed under the kitchen sink, Everpure combines filtration and adsorption to produce great-tasting healthy water. Submicron filtration removes particles as small as ½ micron, while adsorption uses activated carbon to hold tiny particles and molecules that cause bad taste and odours.
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Aqua-Pure filter systems are designed for easy installation and use – and changing filter cartridges is as simple as changing a light globe. Manufactured and distributed by Cuno Australia.
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The Sunbeam BRITA® water filter and chiller effectively removes impurities such as chlorine that affect taste and odour, and heavy metals like lead and copper. Simply pour up to two litres of water into the upper chamber where it is gravity-fed through the filter to produce a crisp, refreshing drink.
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Durand Water Filters have an activated carbon filter that almost completely removes chlorine, bacteria, amoeba, suspended solids, aluminium, giardia, cryptosporidium, lindane and copper – and the ceramic unit is attractive on the benchtop.
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Read on for "What to look for", "Food for Thought" and "5 tips to drink more water"...
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