When you pour a glass of tap water in Australia, you probably assume it’s safe, clean, and pure. After all, we’re fortunate to have some of the most regulated water systems in the world. But what many people don’t realise is that “safe” doesn’t always mean “healthy.”
Hidden within our tap water can be chemicals, heavy metals, and contaminants that may not align with your long-term health goals.
While the water itself often starts out fresh at the source, the problem is what happens along the way. Much of Australia’s water infrastructure — the pipes, taps, and plumbing systems — is decades old. Local councils and governments rarely replace them until they fail completely, which means water can travel through outdated, corroded, or lead-based pipes before reaching your glass. This makes your household plumbing a hidden source of contamination, even if the supply leaving the treatment plant meets safety standards.
Common Additives in Australian Tap Water
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Chlorine – Added to disinfect bacteria, but it doesn’t stop reacting when it reaches your glass. Over time, chlorine may irritate the gut, skin, and hair.
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Fluoride – Introduced for dental health, but concerns remain around overexposure and its impact on thyroid health, especially in children.
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Aluminium & Treatment By-Products – Chemicals like aluminium sulphate help clarify water, but traces can linger and raise neurological concerns.
Hidden Contaminants Beyond Additives
Even after treatment, other substances can sneak in:
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Heavy Metals (lead, copper, mercury) — often from old pipes.
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Microplastics — now found worldwide, with unclear long-term effects.
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Agricultural Runoff — pesticides, herbicides, and nitrates seep into groundwater.
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Pharmaceutical Residues — traces of medications and hormones have been detected in some supplies.
These can’t be tasted or smelled — but they build up silently over time.
Why Filtration Is Essential
Water treatment plants are designed to meet minimum safety standards, not necessarily optimal health standards.
A good filtration system can:
✅ Remove chlorine, fluoride, and heavy metals
✅ Reduce pesticides, herbicides, and microplastics
✅ Improve taste and smell
✅ Support gut, skin, and whole-body health
Filtration takes your water from “safe enough” to truly clean and nourishing.
The Filters We Trust at Ziva Health
At Ziva Health, we believe clean water should be simple, powerful, and accessible. That’s why we’ve created a range of filtration and hydration tools designed to upgrade every drop:
- PuraVoda™ Tap Filter – easy to install on your kitchen tap, delivering purified, great-tasting water instantly.
- PuraVoda™ Shower Filter – protects your skin and hair from chlorine, heavy metals, and hard water impurities.
- PuraVoda™ 3.5L Alkaline Water Filter Jug – a sleek countertop jug that removes toxins while enriching your water with essential minerals.
Every filter is designed with both removal and restoration in mind — stripping away toxins while helping restore natural balance and hydration to your body.
Final Thoughts
We can’t always control the environment we live in, but we can make simple, powerful upgrades in our daily lives. Choosing filtered water is one of those changes — supporting your energy, your wellbeing, and your family’s future health.
Next time you fill your glass, ask yourself: What’s really in my water? And more importantly: what don’t I want to be in it?