Yes. Activated carbon filtration systems effectively filter out not only chlorinated water but also chlorine taste and odor that often appear in tap water. This is the primary reason why people choose to install whole-house water filters in Australia as well as in other places with water with noticeable chlorine smell or taste.

The frequency of changing filter depends on the quality of the water, level of usage by the household, and the type of filter medium employed. Typically, the frequency of replacement of large-sized whole house filter cartridges of 20″ x 4.5″ is after every 12-18 months.

Choosing the right whole house water filter depends on your property’s water demand, number of occupants, bathrooms, and overall water quality. A system that is too small may restrict flow or require more frequent cartridge changes. Aqualithe can assess your household requirements and recommend the most suitable filtration solution, including high-capacity systems such as the Triple Stages Big Blue 20″ x 4.5″ Water Filtration System for whole-home water treatment.

Taste and odour issues are commonly caused by chlorine, organic compounds, and trace contaminants present in the water supply. Activated carbon filtration works through a process called adsorption, where contaminants are captured within millions of microscopic pores inside the carbon media. Coconut shell activated carbon is particularly effective because it contains a high concentration of micropores, increasing its ability to reduce unwanted taste and odour compounds.

Whole house water filtration systems are designed to provide water with excellent flow at all times. Those models which are equipped with larger high-flow cartridges, like 20″ x 4.5″ filters, are engineered with household consumption in mind, with a very low pressure drop in mind. In Australian households, there will be no significant pressure drop if the filters are maintained properly.

Australian drinking water is regulated under strict guidelines and is generally considered safe to drink. However, water quality can still be influenced by local treatment methods, ageing infrastructure, plumbing materials, sediment, chlorine levels and regional conditions. Many households install water filtration systems to improve taste, odour and overall water quality rather than for compliance purposes.

In general, a three-stage water filtration system combines both sediment and activated carbon filtration to cater to various issues associated with water quality. Depending upon the kind of filter media that is used, contaminants such as sand, silt, rust particles, sediments, chlorine, taste, odor, and certain organic contaminants can be reduced.