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How to choose a home water filtration system
SANS 241 compliance, water testing and choosing between 1, 2 or 3 stage whole-house filtration versus point-of-use filters.
Read articleTechnologyReverse osmosis explained
How multi-stage RO removes dissolved contaminants — and when it's the right fit for a home.
Read articleTechnologyWhole-house water filtration explained
Point-of-entry filtration that protects every tap, shower, geyser and appliance from chlorine, sediment, rust and scale.
Read articleServicingHow frequently should filters be replaced?
Daily water consumption per person, litres per cartridge, and why filters should be replaced annually regardless of volume.
Read articleExplainerWater filtration versus water softening
Filtration removes contaminants; softening removes calcium and magnesium. When you need each — or both.
Read articleBuying guideHow much does a water filtration system cost in South Africa?
Real installed prices for drinking-water and whole-house filtration in South Africa — from R4,262 for a single-stage system to R12,148 for advanced triple-stage treatment.
Read articleExplainerHow does a water filtration system work?
Sediment, activated carbon, fine media, reverse osmosis and UV — what each filtration stage actually removes, and how to choose between point-of-use and whole-house systems.
Read articleExplainerIs Stellenbosch tap water safe to drink?
What Stellenbosch Municipality says about its tap water, where the water comes from, why it can turn tea-coloured after rain, and what the national Blue Drop reports show.
Read articleExplainerBorehole water in the Cape Winelands: testing and treatment
The contaminants most often found in Winelands boreholes, how SANS 241 testing works, and how treatment is matched to your results.
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