{"product_id":"portable-reverse-osmosis-drinking-water-filter-ph-neutralising-gt1-70cc","title":"Portable Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter | pH Neutralising (GT1-70CC)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePortable Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filter | pH Neutralising (GT1-70CC)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe pH Neutralising Undersink RO system has been designed to suit the needs of customers looking for a high-quality, value-for-money filter. This setup features a carbon pre-filter (to remove particulate matter, chemicals, tastes \u0026amp; odours), a highly efficient 8-litre-per-hour-capable RO membrane (to reduce heavy metals, fluorides, and salts by up to 98%), and a Calcite (Calcium-based) \u0026amp; Coconut Carbon pH Neutralising Post-Filter (to provide sweet-tasting drinking water with an ideal pH of 7-8).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Neutral Water | The 3 Stages of Filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 100% Activated Coconut Carbon Filter (GT6-21) (Replace every 12 Months)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Coconut Carbon Filter\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/fsaphotos\/gt6-21.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe first stage is a 5 Micron (uM) Coconut Carbon Sediment. This cartridge helps to protect the reverse osmosis membrane from physical damage caused by particulate matter, and chemical damage from Chlorine. Physical contaminants (which can surprisingly be found in most municipal water supplies), tend to clog up filter system components causing reduced water flow, lower osmotic pressure, diminished filtration efficiency, and ultimately, inferior water quality. Perhaps more importantly, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ehe carbon block matrix enables maximum surface area and contact time, taking the first hit to adsorb chemicals such as Chlorine (which causes damage to the membrane), along with other harmful organic chemicals and contaminants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eKeeping up with regular maintenance of this pre-filter (changing it every 6 months) is crucial to protecting and extending the life of all filters that come after it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2: 0.0001 Micron Asprinn 50 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane (GT36-59) (Replace every 1-4 years depending on water quality)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe RO membrane is the \"engine room\" of your RO system. All the crucial work is done here, so all the filters before the membrane are primarily there to protect the membrane. This membrane has a 0.0001 Micron rating and can produce up to 190 Litres (50 Gallons) of water per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"RO system\" height=\"200\" 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style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"689\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 3: Dual Finishing Cartridge: Activated Coconut Carbon\/Calcium Alkalising Post-Filter (GT6-18LS) - (Replace Every 12 Months)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe last stage features a high grade of activated coconut carbon to impart a naturally sweet taste, which then passes through calcite (CaCO³) alkalising media to raise and buffer the final pH to between 7-8, without causing hardness. Note that upon installation, a new Calcium Alkalising cartridge may register an initial pH higher than 8, but it will quickly balance out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Calcium Alkalising Post-Filter\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/fsaphotos\/gt6-18ls.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"650\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eHow to Measure Your Tap Thread Size to Check Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system comes with a standard 22mm Female Thread \/ 24mm Male Thread tap diverter adaptor per the picture below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"22mm Female Thread tap diverter adaptor\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Quarter_Inch_Tap_Adaptor_Diverter_Valve_for_Benchtop_Taps.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"505\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, sometimes consumers run into trouble when buying a benchtop water filter if they have a non-standard-sized tap (i.e. a tap that is very modern but very skinny), and it’s hard to find an adaptor to fit – so it’s definitely best to check before you buy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo check the size of your tap, screw the aerator off the end of your tap and take a measurement of the outer diameter of the thread (similar to the below example). Please make sure to measure it accurately from the middle of the thread (see example of the red line below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***If you are not sure whether the tap adaptor that comes with this system will fit your tap, please follow the above instructions to take a picture of your tap thread measurement, and email the picture to us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003einfo@filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e so our team can help double-check the compatibility for you!***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Male Thread tap diverter adaptor\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Tap_Thread_Measurements.JPG\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"957\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE LIMITATIONS OF PORTABLE RO SYSTEMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePlease note that Portable RO Systems are not designed for permanent installations, and do not come with the components required to be plumbed in (i.e it won't produce water \"on tap\"). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePortable RO Units are only designed to be connected to water pressure as needed, and then shut off\/disconnected when finished. A Portable RO System will typically produce water at a slower rate than normal tap water (i.e. most RO membranes produce water at a rate of 8 litres per hour), and will also produce waste water at a ratio of 1L filtered water to 1-1.5L of wastewater. For this reason, you will need to make water as required, and store your filtered water in a vessel or container (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.com.au\/product\/water-container-23-litre-42332794\/?selectedSwatch=\u0026amp;size=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esuch as the below 23L Water Container from Kmart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Hot tip: Save yourself the headache of a flooded kitchen by sitting your water container vessel in your sink whilst you fill it up (and set an alarm - 1 hour for every 8L of water)! That way, if you forget about it and the jug overflows - at least the overflow goes down the drain instead of you having to mop it all up off the bench and floor!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.com.au\/product\/water-container-23-litre-42332794\/?selectedSwatch=\u0026amp;size=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"23 Litre Water Container from Kmart Australia!\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/kmartau.mo.cloudinary.net\/03c3e809-bb88-49ee-9ddd-52d1cf32bb45.jpg\" width=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kmart.com.au\/product\/water-container-23-litre-42332794\/?selectedSwatch=\u0026amp;size=\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003eCheck out this 23 Litre Water Container from Kmart Australia!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eDo You Want Filtered RO Water On Tap? Consider an Undersink RO System, which comes with all of the components required to be fully plumbed in and will automatically produce RO-filtered water on demand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAlternatively, if you don't want the hassle of making RO water every week, and having RO filtered water on tap is your goal, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/shop-by-product\/reverse-osmosis-water-filter\/undersink-systems.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplease click here to see our range of Undersink RO Systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Trust our personal experience - if you have the option to install an under-sink RO system, the convenience of having filtered water on tap will pay for itself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Undersink RO Systems\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/1-26-4scc_1.jpg\" width=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/ph-neutralising-4-stage-undersink-reverse-osmosis-water-filter-system-gt1-26-4scc.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLooking for the Under Sink version of this filter system? Click here to check it out!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REVERSE OSMOSIS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eOur Thoughts On Fluoride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhether or not you agree or disagree with the fluoridation of Australian Tap Water, most municipalities in Australia have adopted the practice of adding fluoride due to its \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au\/health\/conditionsandtreatments\/dental-care-fluoride\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edental health benefits.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fluoride has been proven to help remineralise and strengthen the tooth enamel to prevent cavities and tooth decay with incredible effectiveness, hence why it is the most common ingredient in mainstream toothpastes! However, too much fluoride (or exposure to fluoride in childrens' developing teeth) can cause \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dental_fluorosis\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edental fluorosis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a condition characterised by unsightly discolorations and small white spots visible on the surface of the tooth. Whilst rare, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/oral-health\/about\/about-dental-fluorosis.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efluorosis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e can actually damage the surface of undeveloped teeth, weakening them in the long run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dental Fluorosis of the teeth\" height=\"150\" 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width=\"276\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dental_fluorosis\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDental Fluorosis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of the teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eOf course, as with any miracle of modern medicine, it is true that \"the dose makes the poison\". \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ehjournal.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12940-019-0551-x?fbclid=IwAR13tndxPuiCFjZ72LXrWZiQL1SMorZfT4ky9KUqIwLt3ZjmppLmvMmIY70\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAt high doses, Fluoride is a proven neurotoxin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - as shown in countless credible studies - and this is why all fluoridated toothpastes must list the fluoride content and warn you not to swallow it! However, in spite of its clear dental health benefits, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com.au\/scholar?q=chronic+exposure+to+fluoride\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;as_sdt=0\u0026amp;as_vis=1\u0026amp;oi=scholart\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea simple Google Scholar search of academic research articles on \"chronic exposure to fluoride\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e will help educate you on what is currently known about the long-term consequences of ingesting fluoride. Fluoride is good for your teeth, but do you really want to be consuming it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eReverse Osmosis Water Filtration is the safest and most effective solution to remove fluoride from your drinking water, as fluoride is a Mineral Salt. Mineral salts will pass straight through standard sediment and carbon filtration, however, using a 0.0001 Micron reverse osmosis membrane offers a 98% reduction in fluoride (in addition to heavy metals and salts). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e(Fun Fact: Fluoride isn't the only compound capable of remineralising your teeth! For example, in Japan, one of the most popular toothpaste brands (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=apagard+toothpaste\u0026amp;bih=1092\u0026amp;biw=2195\u0026amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBAU914AU914\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;sxsrf=ALiCzsbKah2lrmJGNXKBZJZ8K819NoEvLA%3A1668130084594\u0026amp;ei=JKVtY832I5vojuMPq6uyoAc\u0026amp;ved=0ahUKEwjNmIbp_KT7AhUbtGMGHauVDHQQ4dUDCA8\u0026amp;uact=5\u0026amp;oq=apagard+toothpaste\u0026amp;gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIECAAQQzIECAAQQzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIABCwAxBDOgoIABCABBCHAhAUSgQITRgBSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUMgFWNcPYKsSaAFwAXgAgAHjAYgBug-SAQUwLjkuMpgBAKABAcgBCsABAQ\u0026amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApagard Toothpaste by Sangi Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) was originally developed for NASA and used by astronauts in space! This toothpaste contains a calcium phosphate mineral compound called Nanohydroxyapatite (Nano-HA or nHAP) - a totally natural, bio-compatible substance that mimics the natural calcium hydroxyapatite structure of teeth and bone, penetrating deeper than fluoride to strengthen (and whiten) the tooth more effectively and without the negative effects of fluoride!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eRe-Mineralising \u0026amp; Alkalising - What Does It Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eReverse Osmosis Water Filtration has long divided public opinion with common myths such as \"RO water is too pure\", \"RO leaches minerals from your bones\" and \"RO removes beneficial minerals\". However, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/WHO-HSE-WSH-11.03\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReverse Osmosis technology has been risk-assessed by the WHO and safely used for many decades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to supply water to the public in places where fresh water is scarce. For example, many people already know that RO technology is used widely in the Middle East and in sub-marines to turn salty ocean water into fresh drinking water... but did you know Australia also has seven desalination plants that supply water to Sydney in NSW, the Gold Coast in Queensland, Adelaide in South Australia, Dalyson in Victoria, and in Perth, Cape Preston, and Binningup WA? You might already be drinking RO-filtered tap water in your home and not even know it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe misconception that water can be “too pure” has to do with the pH chemistry of water. Water that is “too pure” is simply water that contains little to no mineral content. The way Reverse Osmosis works is by filtering down to such a fine micron rating (0.0001) that almost all dissolved metals, minerals, and salts are removed - leaving you with incredibly pure water. However, the absence of minerals leaves the water with an acidic pH of around 5-6. Now, it's common knowledge that acidic drinks (such as soft drinks and alcohol) are proven to corrode tooth enamel (perhaps that's where the myth of \"RO leaches minerals from your bones\" originates), and hence why we don't recommend you drink acidic RO-filtered water straight out of the membrane! Instead, the solution is to use a \"post-filter\" after the membrane to add the minerals back in and bring the pH and alkalinity back to a non-corrosive state! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eNow, this is where we will myth-bust the idea that \"RO removes beneficial minerals\". When we consider nutrition, minerals come in two main forms - inorganic minerals and organic mineral compounds. The inorganic form is basically a mineral electrolyte in its raw state (i.e. directly from the earth), but on its own, inorganic minerals are negligibly bioavailable. Plants turn inorganic minerals into organic mineral compounds via photosynthesis - hence why fruits and vegetables are so nutritious! Animals and humans also have the ability to transform inorganic minerals into bio-available organic mineral compounds through the digestive process (i.e. chelation in the stomach). It is commonly known that vitamin C improves the absorption of iron, which is a great example of how chelation works! To give you another perspective, spinach is considered to be one of the most magnesium-rich foods (79mg of magnesium per 100g). When we consider that (as an example) Gold Coast Tap Water contains on average, a mere 4.2mg of magnesium per litre of water - you'd have to drink 18 litres of water to get the same amount of magnesium! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAs with anything we consume, digestion is never 100% efficient! So, the reality is that YES - even though RO removes minerals, and even though the post-filter remineralises the water, and even though the human body has the ability to convert inorganic minerals into organic mineral compounds - you still get more mineral nutrition from eating wholesome pre-digested readily bio-available organic minerals in meats, fruits, and vegetables than you do from drinking water!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff0000;\"\u003eHow often should you change reverse osmosis water filters?\u003cbr\u003eFilter Replacements \u0026amp; Maintenance Schedule \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eTo maintain the optimum level of filtration year-round, and to ensure you get the maximum life out of your RO membrane (the engine room of this system), we strongly recommend a consistent filter maintenance schedule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eEvery 6 months you will need to change the pre-filter, which help protect and extend the life of the membrane. Some people neglect to keep up with the maintenance of the pre-filter, thinking that the RO membrane will take care of it! However, the RO membrane is the most delicate and expensive filter within any RO system, so it's worth protecting your investment!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe pre-filter thus serves the dual purpose of blocking sediment particles larger than 5 microns and removing chlorine, which both cause damage to the inside of the RO membrane in different ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSediment particles physically damage the fine internals, causing micro-tears that allow contaminants through to the \"clean\" side of the osmotic membrane, as well as blocking up the membrane which can cause the system to stop producing water and force an excessive amount of water to waste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eChlorine that has been dissolved in water creates corrosive hypochlorous and hydrochloric acids, which dissolve the delicate RO membrane (via a process called \"\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0376738817308517\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ering chlorination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\" which disrupts the hydrogen bonding between the membrane's polymer matrix) and allows contaminants to pass through to the \"clean side\". Because this process occurs gradually over time, most people don't notice the taste of contamination until they change their membrane! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Osmosis Membranes*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"mf-ytw-wrapper\" data-allowfullscreen=\"0\" data-height=\"500px\" data-iframe-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-_sr7mzhVsE?start=\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;autoplay=1\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" data-iframe-title=\"\" data-width=\"100%\" id=\"mf-ytw-wrapper-85e0e3c5cee432a338d851d9f90b322cb596bd3f\" style=\"width: 100%\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"mf-ytw-youtube\" data-background=\"black url('https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/-_sr7mzhVsE\/hqdefault.jpg') center no-repeat\" data-background-size=\"contain\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mf-ytw-play-button\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eReverse Osmosis membranes filter down to an ultra-fine level of filtration - down to 0.0001 of a micron - which is the reason why RO membranes can filter out minerals, salts, and metals (unlike carbon). Because this level of filtration is so fine, RO membranes do eventually clog up over time. How long you will be able to get out of your RO membrane, depends on the consistency of your membrane pre-filter maintenance, along with the starting quality of your water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reverse Osmosis membranes filter\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/RO_Membrane_Example.JPG\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"271\"\u003eSchematic diagram of the pores in a reverse osmosis membrane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e(Adapted from Geise, G.M., 2021, found in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.abe9741\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.abe9741\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHARD WATER (water that is full of salts and minerals) takes a bigger toll on RO membranes than water that is SOFT (water with a low Total Dissolved Solids rating). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWestern Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland tend to have hard water, along with those whose main source of water comes from a bore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThus, whilst we have specified a recommended maintenance schedule (below), the quality of the water in the area you live, is ultimately what will determine how long you get out of your RO membrane. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e*If you are on hard water, at the 2-year mark, simply go for the FULL Replacement Pack (which includes an RO Membrane). Note - cases of extremely hard water may get less than 2 years out of an RO membrane. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Australian Water Hardness Map Guide\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/media\/wysiwyg\/Australia_Map_-_Hardness.jpg\" width=\"1173\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThese are all filters that go after the RO membrane to buffer the pH back up from an acidic state to an alkaline state, and \"perfect\" the water for final consumption. Over the course of a year, the diffusion of the alkalising minerals into the water will significantly diminish, whilst the carbon post-filter will eventually exhaust its capacity to adsorb residuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease see the Recommended Filter Replacement Schedules (per the above) and links to the replacement filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARD WATER - Recommended Filter Replacement Schedule*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/10-inline-coconut-shell-activated-carbon-filter-1-4-pushfit-connectors-inbuilt-gt6-21s.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEvery 6 Months - Pre-Filter 5 Micron Inline Carbon Block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/1-year-water-filter-replacement-pack-to-suit-the-gt1-70cc-ph-neutralising-portable-ro-system-gt1-11cc.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYear 1 - Pre+Post Filters Pack 1- pH Neutralising Water Filter Replacement Pack (GT1-11CC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/full-water-filter-replacement-pack-to-suit-the-gt1-70cc-ph-neutralising-portable-ro-system-gt1-11cc-m.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eYear 2 - Pre, Post Filters + RO Membrane - pH Neutralising Water Filter Replacement Pack (GT1-11CC-M)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODERATE\/SOFT WATER - Recommended Filter Replacement Schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/10-inline-coconut-shell-activated-carbon-filter-1-4-pushfit-connectors-inbuilt-gt6-21s.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEvery 6 Months - Pre-Filter 5 Micron Inline Carbon Block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/1-year-water-filter-replacement-pack-to-suit-the-gt1-70cc-ph-neutralising-portable-ro-system-gt1-11cc.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYear 1 - Pre+Post Filters Pack 1- pH Neutralising Water Filter Replacement Pack (GT1-11CC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/1-year-water-filter-replacement-pack-to-suit-the-gt1-70cc-ph-neutralising-portable-ro-system-gt1-11cc.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYear 2 - Pre+Post Filters Pack 1- pH Neutralising Water Filter Replacement Pack (GT1-11CC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/1-year-water-filter-replacement-pack-to-suit-the-gt1-70cc-ph-neutralising-portable-ro-system-gt1-11cc.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYear 3 - Pre+Post Filters Pack 1- pH Neutralising Water Filter Replacement Pack (GT1-11CC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/full-filter-replacement-pack-to-suit-the-gt1-70cc-ph-neutralising-portable-ro-system-gt1-11cc-m.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eYear 4 - Pre, Post Filters + RO Membrane - pH Neutralising Water Filter Replacement Pack (GT1-11CC-M)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WATER SANITATION FOR RAIN\/BORE WATER SOURCES***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer: Do not use or drink microbiologically unsafe water or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS PERFORM OPTIMALLY ON CHLORINATED (MAINS\/TOWN) WATER, AS THE PRESENCE OF CHLORINE KILLS THE BACTERIA\/FUNGI\/YEAST. FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY DISINFECT THE WATER WILL RESULT IN BIOFOULING OF THE RO MEMBRANE (I.E. A BACTERIA\/FUNGUS\/SLIME COLONY WILL START GROWING INSIDE THE MEMBRANE WHICH WILL PUTREFY YOUR FILTER SYSTEM \u0026amp; RENDER THE RO MEMBRANE UNSALVAGEABLE). THIS ALSO APPLIES TO RAIN AND TANK WATER SOURCES. A COMPREHENSIVE WATER ANALYSIS WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE USING REVERSE OSMOSIS TO FILTER GROUNDWATER SOURCES SUCH AS A BORE OR SPRING. FSA CANNOT AND WILL NOT RECOMMEND ANY COMBINATION OF FILTERS TO MAKE UNTREATED AND UNTESTED WATER SOURCES (SUCH AS RIVER\/STEAM\/CREEK\/LAKE\/DAM WATER) SAFE TO DRINK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Protection Against Bacteria\/Fungi\/Yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBacteria (such as E.Coli) can colonize in the stagnant water and result in harmful illnesses when consumed. For sanitation against common water-borne bacteria\/viruses in rainwater and potable bore water*, we, therefore, recommend dosing your tank with a product such as Hydrosil Ultra 7.5% Water Sanitiser to ensure protection against microbiological contamination\/biofouling in your pipework and\/or filter system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHydroSil is a food-grade silver-activated, hydrogen-peroxide based water sanitiser, which acts to oxidise bacteria, yeast, fungi \u0026amp; viruses, without leaving any dangerous residues behind. HydroSil sanitizes and protects your tanks and water storage devices, making rainwater and potable bore water safe and suitable for human consumption. HydroSil is not a chlorine-based chemical like most sterilisers on the market today. It is non-toxic, and safe to use around your home and family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDosage Rate: HydroSil should be dosed at a rate of 200mL per 1000L of water. To scale down to tank size, you will require 20mL per 100L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBuy Hydrosil Ultra 7.5% Here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/hydrosil-ultra-2lt-bottle-silver-stabilised-hydrogen-peroxide-water-sanitiser-7-5.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2 Litres HydroSil Ultra 7.5%\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/hydrosil-ultra-5lt-bottle-silver-stabilised-hydrogen-peroxide-water-sanitiser-7-5.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"5 Litres HydroSil Ultra\"\u003e5 Litres HydroSil Ultra 7.5%\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/hydrosil-ultra-20lt-bottle-silver-stabilised-hydrogen-peroxide-water-sanitiser-7-5.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"20 Litres Hydrosil Ultra\"\u003e20 Litres Hydrosil Ultra 7.5%\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rain Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAustralia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, and an astonishing 10% of Aussies don’t have access to a mains water supply, so it’s no wonder why rainwater and bore storage tanks are so popular in rural areas to save water during drought and for household use all year round in cooking, cleaning, gardening, bathing and sometimes even drinking. However, whilst many people enjoy the sweet taste of rain and spring water, and some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/science-and-health\/2018\/1\/4\/16846048\/raw-water-trend-silicon-valley\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eeven swear by the ‘raw water’ trend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (which proponents (sometimes falsely) believe has more minerals and fewer contaminants than regular chlorinated town water), we cannot stress enough that drinking untreated water is a very bad idea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eScarily, in Australia, the general public perception is that rainwater is pure, clean, and safe to drink, but according to the Australian Environmental Health committee’s \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2022\/07\/enhealth-guidance-guidance-on-the-use-of-rainwater-tanks.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuidance of the Use of Rainwater tanks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the fact is that the microbial quality of tank-collected rainwater is typically worse than regular urban tap water, and not to mention, the chemical quality of rainwater can be negatively impacted for those living near heavy industry or in areas with heavy traffic emissions. For example, rainwater samples in Port Pirie, South Australia, (which has one of the world’s largest lead smelters), have been found to contain levels of lead that exceed Australian Drinking Water Guidelines by up to ten times! \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/7174803_Bushfires_and_tank_rainwater_quality_A_cause_for_concern\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEven bushfire can contaminate rainwater\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! And that’s not to mention the microbiologically sickening soup of bacteria, viruses parasites that inevitably make their way into your tank from \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/health\/2017-11-30\/rainwater-tank-safety\/9157240\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edisease-spreading insects such as mosquitoes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the excrement and decaying carcasses of frogs, snakes, rodents, and possums that commonly live in and around tanks, and the droppings from bats and birds flying overhead! Also consider that bacteria tend to proliferate in moist and warm environments, meaning that warmer weather, in particular, has the tendency to turn your tank into a putrified bacterial breeding ground. Thus, whilst rainwater may smell odourless, taste great, and look clean and clear to the naked eye, with the human senses alone, you simply cannot tell what potentially harmful microscopic contaminants could be lurking in your tank water (even after filtering the water with carbon) – and you certainly don’t want to be drinking it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/shop-by-product\/ultraviolet-sanitation\/ultraviolet-systems\/whole-house-uv-water-filter-systems.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDo you need to treat your rainwater tank for safe drinking? As an alternative to constantly dosing your tank, click here to check out our range of Ultraviolet Water Sanitation Systems!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bore Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBore water will always require filtration, as whilst you would think it is “naturally purified” to some extent as the water seeps through the aquifer via various layers of bedrock, this water is highly susceptible to contamination by bacteria, viruses, parasites (see: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2018-03-20\/professor-encouraging-rural-communities-to-treat-their-water\/9567366\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrain-Eating Parasites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e), sewerage (think human excrement, cleaning and bathing products), chemicals, fertilisers, pesticides, minerals, heavy metals (such as lead, zinc, chromium, copper, cadmium, arsenic and nickel), and sometimes even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/world-nuclear.org\/information-library\/country-profiles\/countries-a-f\/australia.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eradioactive elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (such as uranium) from both natural sources and human activity. As with rainwater treatment, the most cost-effective solution is typically to use 5 Micron Carbon Filtration in combination with UV Sterilisation to ensure 99.9% eradication of all parasites, bacteria, viruses. However, this system is not always a \"total fix\", as bore water chemistry is incredibly complex, and sometimes may not even be treatable. Yet another common misconception we often encounter is that carbon can filter out anything and everything – but unfortunately, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.asm.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1128\/aem.34.5.541-546.1977\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"\u003ecarbon doesn’t kill bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or remove minerals, salts and other such dissolved inorganic substances!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe STRONGLY recommend that you get your bore water tested to determine if there are any underlying issues in the water chemistry of your bore, before you make any purchases or try to filter it. If you have not had your water tested yet and would like to get this done, please \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filtersystemsaustralia.com.au\/shop-by-product\/water-analysis-service.html\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us to have your bore water analysed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Filter Systems Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50161735106817,"sku":"GT1-70CC","price":242.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/9764\/8385\/files\/gt1-70cc_-_2025_1.jpg?v=1786080667","url":"https:\/\/www.purewaterfiltersrus.com.au\/products\/portable-reverse-osmosis-drinking-water-filter-ph-neutralising-gt1-70cc","provider":"Pure Water Filters R Us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}