Drinking Water Filters

In general, the quality of tap water in Ireland is satisfactory but it may pick up a lot of impurities before reaching your home. Moreover, it is full of chemicals such as chlorine & fluoride which may pose a health risk if consumed over a long time.

A water filter will work to eliminate these contaminants and make the water safe for use.

Reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration is a highly effective and advanced water purification process that removes a wide range of impurities and chemicals from water. It works by using a semipermeable membrane to separate clean, purified water from impurities and other substances, producing high-quality drinking water.

Water is passed through a specially designed, semipermeable membrane, which has extremely tiny pores. These pores are so small that they can effectively block the passage of most contaminants.

When the water is forced through the membrane under pressure, the impurities, such as minerals, salts, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and pollutants, are left behind while the clean water molecules pass through the membrane.

Water filters are designed to remove a wide range of impurities and contaminants from water, ensuring it is safe, clean, and suitable for consumption. The specific contaminants removed can vary depending on the type and design of the water filter.

Some common contaminants that water filters remove: Sediment & particles, chlorine & chloramines, fluoride,  dissolved solids, organic matter, sulphur compounds, THMs, cysts, and heavy metals such as lead.

The removal of fluoride from water depends on the type of water filter being used. Multi-stage water filtration systems such as RO systems are known for their comprehensive removal of fluoride, making them a popular choice for households with high fluoride levels in their water supply or those seeking fluoride-free water.

Yes, certain types of water filters are effective at removing bacteria and other microorganisms from water. RO systems use a semipermeable membrane with extremely fine pores that can effectively remove bacteria such as cryptosporidium and cysts. RO systems do not work well against strains of E. coli bacteria.

If you rely on water from a private source such as wells, it is advisable to use a UV filter to remove bacteria.

A boil water notice may be issued for several reasons. If the water coming into your house is contaminated with cryptosporidium or excessive turbidity, you may continue to drink filtered water from your RO systems.

It is also advisable to get the filtration system sanitized after an event of boil water notice as it will prevent bacterial contaminantion in the pressure tank.

Yes, filtered water from RO is perfectly safe for preparing baby bottles.

This depends on several factors such as the source of water, contaminants in the water, pressure of incoming water etc. In general, for mains water, an RO system is perfect to remove a wide range of contaminants such as chlorine, fluoride, THMs etc.

If the source of water is well, a water test is recommended to understand the chemistry of water. Our water experts should be able to recommend a bespoke water treatment system based on the water test results.

We highly recommend getting in touch with our team to find the right system.

RO (Reverse Osmosis) systems and Brita water filters are two different types of water filtration systems that serve similar goals but operate differently and offer varying levels of water purification.

Brita filters are low-cost filters that typically use activated carbon to adsorb impurities like chlorine, taste, and odour compounds. They are limited to improving the taste and smell of water and reducing some common contaminants.

However, RO systems remove almost 99.9% of impurities found in water including chemicals, heavy metals, organic matter, and much more. With an RO system, you can rest assured you are drinking only the best quality water.

The cost of water filters can vary significantly depending on the type of filter, its brand, quality, and specific features. You can expect to pay anything between €300 to €500 for a good quality RO system including the installation cost.

RO systems generally take around 2 hours to install. Our service technicians are trained and qualified plumbers with years of experience installing these systems. When you book an installation, our service technician will arrive with all the necessary tools and fittings and install the system for you.

Yes, just like any other appliance, water filters need to be serviced annually to keep performing well. Reverse osmosis systems consist of filter cartridges that eventually get clogged trapping all those impurities.

We recommend replacing the filter cartridges at least once a year so your RO system keeps filtering the water the way it should. That is why we offer annual service on all our water filtration systems. When you book an annual service with us, our service technician will come to your house and replace the filters for you every year.

Yes, if you are comfortable replacing the filters, you can replace the cartridges yourself. We usually don’t recommend our customers replace the filters on their own as it may cause a leak. It is best to book an annual service with us and one of our service technicians can visit your house to replace the filters.