Types of Home Water Filtration Systems

Differences Between Different Types Of Home Water Treatment Systems

When looking at different types of home water treatment systems, the practical considerations include budget, space, access to electricity & water, and support and maintenance costs.

When comparing whole house water filters to specialised filters the main point of difference is the location. Whilst there are different types of whole house water filters, generally speaking, they usually sit in line between the mains water supply and the home or property. This enables the system to deliver filtered water around the entire property for all the water used in plumbing and appliances (e.g. showers, dishwashers, washing machines). Because they are installed upstream of the water heater, this allows both hot and cold water to be filtered.

Specialised systems designed to filter drinking water only are generally connected to where your drinking water is supplied (unless it is a stand-alone dispenser that requires filling). Under bench water filtration systems sit inside the kitchen cabinet so they are tucked away out of sight and don’t take up benchtop space. The under bench systems in our range feature one of the smallest footprints on the market so don’t take up lots of valuable cupboard space either. We have an extensive range of models that do not require cupboard ventilation cutouts or grilles so installation is also quick, easy and cost-effective.

One thing to bear in mind is that depending on the type of whole house water filter you may be considering, reconfiguration of your plumbing system might be required to accommodate the complex system parts. Most types of whole house water filters also require a large cartridge because they need to treat a larger volume of water daily without reducing the flow rate.

Level of Filtration

The level of filtration is another key difference between whole house filters and under bench systems. Whole house systems generally only have a 30 to 50-micron filter, depending on the types of whole house water filter, as they need to be able to still allow normal flow of water through the filter. With under bench systems, you can have up to a 0.2-micron filter which provides the highest level of filtration for drinking water. With our units, you can choose the filtration level that best suits your needs, with genuine replacement Billi filters easily available on our website or from your local approved supplier.

Filter Options

Our 0.2 Micron filter removes the following from your water:

Sediment / particles
Chlorine and organic chemicals
Limescale
Parasitic cysts including cryptosporidium & giardia
Lead and heavy metals

Our 5-micron filter provides a more standard option to improve drinking water and removes the following:

Sediment / particles
Chlorine and organic chemicals
Limescale

Chat To The Water Filtration Experts Today

Call 1800 812 321 to speak with a member of our customer service team if you’d like to find out more about our under bench systems. You can also visit your local Billi stockist to speak with your local water filtration experts and view our systems. Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist.

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