Are the Aquasana Water Filters Eco-Friendly?

All of the Aquasana range is built with the environment in mind. Made from 100% recyclable plastic, not only are we reducing the amount of wasteful plastics in the world we also campaign for the reduction of single use plastic bottles that have become one of the biggest polluting industries we face today. In the US they produce and discard over 60,000,000 plastic bottles every day!

Billions of dollars are spent on advertising campaigns to give consumers the perception that bottled water comes from pristine mountain springs or pure underground aquifers. The truth is that bottled water is often little more than tap water in a bottle.

The reality of bottled water is that you pay from $1 to $4 a litre for the perception of higher quality, when in fact the quality of bottled water is at best an unknown!
With the Aquasana Water Filter each filter cartridge set can replace over 2000 single serve water bottles.

Cartridge end caps should be recycled and the cartridges themselves can be buried in the garden, as they are a great fertilizer

Quality home water treatment is by far the most economical, the most convenient and the best way to produce truly healthy, great-tasting water. It is also the right choice environmentally!

Does the Aquasana Remove Creosote?

Yes, the  Aquasana Rhino ‘Whole of House’ water filter will remove creosote from rain water tank systems. If there is creosote in your water supply, it is recommended that you install a whole of house water filter because creosote is very cancerous to the skin, lungs and eyes.

Does the Aquasana water filter remove fluoride?

The Aquasana reduces fluoride by 40-60 % as it will only get two of the five isotopes of fluoride with activated carbon. This does get the influent levels down to around 0.5 ppm. All research showing negative effects have shown it at levels above 1 ppm. The Aquasana System will typically reduce fluoride to below 0.5 ppm or lower but if you need a greater amount removed there are some specialty filters with activated alumina as a filter media. Aquasana will not make an activated alumina cartridge until it is known what the health effects of consuming water high in alumina are.

Do the Aquasana Products Remove Chlorine?

Aside from all the health risks related to chlorine in our drinking water, it is the primary cause of bad taste and odor in drinking water. The good news is that chlorine is one of the easiest substances to remove from our water.

Chlorine is a fairly large sized particle, and all of the water filters in the Aquasana range adequately remove 99.99% so long as the replacement cartridges are replaced regularly. A great advantage with the Aquasana products is that they will also remove the more complex contaminants like lead and synthetic chemicals.
Aquasana utilizes a patented, high tech multi media block filter which incorporates ion exchange resin - a process whereby lead ions are replaced with potassium ions, improving taste, water quality and ph levels.

When chlorine is added to our water, it combines with other natural compounds to form trihalomethanes (chlorination byproducts), or THMs. These chlorine byproducts trigger the production of free radicals in the body, causing cell damage, and are highly carcinogenic.

Does the filter remove aluminum?

The Aquasana doesn’t remove aluminum, but aluminium may not be in your water supply. It may be a good idea to get your water tested to see which contaminants are in your water when choosing your water filtration system.

How much water flows through the Aquasana filter per minute?

The AQ-4000 filters water at ~ 2 litres per minute. This slower flow rate allows for a longer contact time with the media, and because it was designed to only filter 2400 litres, it can concentrate more heavily on more aggressive contaminants, like VOC’s, MTBE and THM’s.

Aquasana Water Filter Certification

Aquasana water filters are required to document the purity of the water they produce. This strict regulation allows consumers to accurately compare the performance.
The most stringent tests have been performed on the Aquasana products in California, USA. California has the strictest requirements in the States, with manufacturers required to have all promotional, advertising, websites and packaging materials reviewed by the Department Of Health for accuracy prior to certification.

The California Certification is one of the best ways to determine a product’s performance capabilities.

Is the Aquasana Water Filter suitable for tank water systems?

For households that are supplied with tank water or who have sediment in their water for various reasons, it is recommended that you install a pre-filter.
If sediment is an issue with your current water supply, installing the pre-filter kit will ensure long life for your replacement cartridges so your water quality is not compromised.

The pre-filter can be attached to both countertop and undersink units.

The pre-filter for the countertop is $60, which includes 1 cartridge and is a replacement for your current tap divertor plus hoses.

The pre-filter for the undersink unit is $35; this is just the housing + 1 cartridge and can be installed directly into the ‘incoming’ water hose under the sink
If you are purchasing a new Countertop with a pre-filter, the cost is an additional $35 to the price of the Countertop and this price includes 1 pre-filter cartridge.
The pre-filter cartridges are to be replaced approximately every 3 months (the pre-filter cartridges are visible when installed and need to be replaced when there are no white areas left). The replacement cartridges are $12 each and can be added to the Water 4 Life program for auto shipping.

A more permanent solution for those who own their own home, is to install a Rhino Whole of House Water Filter. The Rhino is perfect for Tank, Bore and Dam water systems.

Does the Aquasana filtration system remove bacteria?

The Aquasana Countertop will remove Cryposporidium and Giardia, which has become prevalent because these bugs have become resistant to chlorine. To remove bacteria, you would need to use a UV filter in conjunction with the Aquasana Rhino Whole of House filter.

It may be an idea to have your water tested to see if bacteria is an issue. Generally its customers who are using bore, tank or creek water who need to invest in a UV filter due to faecal pollution from local wildlife.

The initial cost of the UV filter is $990

The replacement bulb which will provide 1 year of life is $350 (with 6 months safety window built in ie. it is really good for 18 months), wattage is 22.

There is no other filtration system available that has the certification and documentation to match or even come close to the Whole of House water filter with the UV.
The Rhino uses standard fittings, so you if you prefer, you can add the UV filter of your choice or add a UV filter at a later date, as required.

Here are a couple of frequently asked questions about the UV filter…

Is the flow rate of the UV filter compatable with the Rhino?
The Rhino Whole of House filter limits the flow to 27 litres per minute and the UV is designed to work at up to 45 litres per minute. It is designed this way so that with heavy use eg. dishwasher, bath, washing machine etc all at the same time, the UV properties are not compromised.

Which way around does the Rhino and UV filter work and why?
After heavy rain, the tannins in the water which cause discolouration can compromise the reading of a UV filter and the structure of the DNA in the bacteria (faecal and viruses) won’t be killed. This is why the water is pretreated with the Rhino before it passes through the UV filter, ensuring the complete removal of all harmful substances - without risk or compromise!