Taste or smell of chlorine
Carbon filtration removes chlorine taste and odour so water from the tap tastes like water.
Better Water?
Filtered at the tap, installed today.
Under-sink, whole-house and fridge filter systems fitted by licensed plumbers, cleaner-tasting water, less scale on your appliances, no plastic bottles. Fixed price, $0 call-out, across Wollongong & the Illawarra.
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Water Filters
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Cleaner, Better-Tasting Water. Filter Installed Today. $0 Call Out Fee
Fixed upfront pricing, system supplied and fitted, first cartridge change reminder set.
On the Tools
Filters Fitted Properly.
The same licensed crew, the same tidy finish, every Illawarra job.
Why Filter?
What a Filter Actually Fixes
Tap water in the Illawarra is safe, but taste, chlorine and sediment are another matter. Here's what people call us about.
Sediment or discolouration
Older mains and pipes shed sediment and rust. A sediment stage catches it before it reaches your glass or your appliances.
Scale on kettles and taps
Hard water leaves white scale that shortens appliance life. Filtration and conditioning cut it right back.
Buying bottled water
An under-sink system pays for itself fast and ends the plastic and the lugging.
Fridge water and ice
Inline fridge filters connected properly, with an isolation tap and no dodgy push-fit under the floor.
Rainwater for drinking
Tank water needs proper filtration and UV before it's used in the kitchen. We fit the right stages.
Every Type of System
Under-Sink to Whole-House
We size the system to how you use water, a single drinking tap, the whole kitchen or every outlet in the home.
Under-Sink Filters
Single or twin-cartridge systems with a dedicated filtered-water tap. The most popular choice for kitchens.
Whole-House Filters
Sediment and carbon filtration at the mains, protecting every tap, shower and appliance in the house.
Reverse Osmosis & UV
Multi-stage systems for the purest drinking water, and UV treatment for rainwater supplies.
Fridge & Appliance Filters
Inline filters for fridges, coffee machines and boiling-water units, plumbed properly with isolation taps.
Not sure which system is worth it for your home? Ask us, honest advice, fixed quote.
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Under-Sink or Whole-House?
Most homes only need filtered drinking water. Some benefit from filtering everything. Here's how to tell.
Under-sink is right if… Fitted in about an hour
- You mainly want better drinking and cooking water
- You're in a unit or rental with limited access to the mains
- Budget matters, it's the most cost-effective option
- You want a separate filtered tap at the sink
Whole-house is right if… Protects every outlet
- You want sediment and chlorine out of showers and laundry too
- You're protecting appliances and hot water systems from scale
- You have visible sediment or discolouration at every tap
- You're on tank water or a long private supply line
Compare Your Options
Under-Sink, Whole-House, RO or Fridge?
The four filter setups we install across Wollongong and the Illawarra, and what each one removes.
| Under-sink filter | Whole-house filter | Reverse osmosis & UV | Fridge & appliance filter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removes | Chlorine taste, sediment, most lead and cysts at one tap | Sediment and chlorine at every tap and shower | Almost everything dissolved, plus bacteria and viruses with UV | Chlorine and sediment for ice and chilled water |
| Install time | 1 to 2 hours | Half a day | 2 to 3 hours | 1 hour |
| Cartridge change | Every 6 to 12 months | Every 6 to 12 months | Membrane 2 to 3 years, pre-filters yearly | Every 6 months |
| Relative cost | $ | $$$ | $$ | $ |
| Best for | Better-tasting drinking water without a big spend | Hard water, scale, sensitive skin | Rainwater, bore water, or anyone who wants the lot | Fridges with a plumbed dispenser |
Illawarra tap water meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines; filtering is about taste, scale and peace of mind. Bands are relative, not quotes.
Local Knowledge
Water Filters Across Wollongong & the Illawarra
Wollongong's water comes through the Illawarra delivery system from Avon and Cordeaux dams and is chlorinated at the plant, which is what most Farmborough Heights and Kanahooka customers are tasting when they ask us about filters. Sydney Water publishes chlorine and pH for our system daily. Down at Flinders and Gerringong we also fit plenty of filters on rainwater tanks, where a sediment stage and UV are the ones that matter.
A filter needs decent pressure to work, so if yours reads low we'll say so; the pressure page explains why. If you're plumbing a tank into the kitchen, the rainwater tank page covers the backflow and switching gear that has to go in first.
Every fitting carries WaterMark, and the same local crew comes back for the cartridge changes if you'd rather not.
Systems We Install
Quality Filtration Brands
Australian-standard filter systems with readily available replacement cartridges, no orphaned filters you can't get parts for.
Fixed Price. Nothing Hidden.
What's Included in a Filter Install
- Supply of the filter system sized to your home (or fitting of your own)
- Isolation tap and approved connections, no push-fit shortcuts
- Dedicated filtered-water tap for under-sink systems
- Flushing, testing and leak check of the new system
- Cartridge change schedule and reminder
- Old fittings removed and site left clean
No hourly rates, no surprises. See exactly how a quote is built.
Tastes like water should.
How It Works
Installed in Four Easy Steps
1
Call or Book
Phone 1300 707 059. Tell us what bothers you about your water and how many people are in the house.
2
We Arrive Fast
A licensed plumber with the system on board, same day in most cases.
3
Fixed Price Quote
We check your plumbing and space, recommend the right system and give you the exact price.
4
Installed & Flushed
Fitted, flushed, tested, and you know when the cartridge is next due.
Questions
Good to Know Before You Call
Is Wollongong tap water safe to drink?
Yes, it meets Australian drinking water guidelines. Filters are about taste, chlorine odour, sediment and scale, not safety, unless you're on rainwater, which does need filtration and UV before drinking.
How often do cartridges need changing?
Typically every 6 to 12 months depending on the system and your water use. We set a reminder and can do the changes for you, or show you how.
Can I install a filter myself?
Under-sink systems need a proper isolation tap and approved connections to your mains, a leak under a kitchen cupboard causes a lot of damage. Having it plumbed correctly is cheap insurance.
Will a filter reduce my water pressure?
A correctly sized and maintained system has minimal effect. Undersized filters or overdue cartridges do reduce flow, which is why we size properly and remind you about changes.
Do you supply the system or can I buy my own?
Either. We supply quality brands with easily available cartridges, or fit a system you've bought, we'll just check it's suitable first.
What about rainwater tanks?
Tank water used indoors needs sediment filtration and usually UV treatment. We install both and can connect the tank to your toilets, laundry and garden, see our rainwater tank page.
What's actually in Wollongong tap water?
It's dam water from the Illawarra catchment, filtered and chlorinated, and it meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Sydney Water publishes a daily quality report with chlorine and pH by delivery system, and a separate page on PFAS testing. A filter improves taste and removes chlorine and sediment; it isn't needed for safety unless you're on tank or bore water.
Better Water at the Tap? Installed Today.
One call gets a licensed plumber on the way with the right system on board, fixed upfront price, no call out fee. Sunny says: drink from the tap, not the bottle.
*45-minute emergency response during service hours (7am to 5pm) in serviced areas, subject to availability. Book any hour by phone or online.
Sources & further reading
- NHMRC Australian Drinking Water Guidelines the health benchmark tap water is tested against
- Sydney Water: safe drinking water
- Sydney Water daily drinking water quality report chlorine and pH by delivery system, updated daily
- Sydney Water: PFAS and drinking water
- WaterMark certification scheme (ABCB) every fitting we install must carry it
- NSW Fair Trading licence check search 489163C
Reviewed by the licensed plumbing team at Wollongong Plumbing and Hot Water, NSW Licence No. 489163C. Last updated .