Do You Really Need a Kitchen Water Filter? Here’s the Case For It
Thinking about filtered water at home? Here's why more Aussies are adding water filters to their kitchen setup, and how to know if it's worth it for your space.
Filtered water used to be a nice extra. Now, more Australians are adding it to the kitchen must-have list. It’s a cleaner, more convenient way to drink water at home, and thanks to modern designs, it’s easier than ever to add to your space.
If you’re wondering whether you actually need a kitchen water filter set-up, here’s what they do, why they’re becoming so popular, and how to choose the right one for your home.
How a Kitchen Water Filter Works
A kitchen water filter is a simple system that gives you clean, better-tasting water straight from your tap. It works in two parts:
- Under the bench, you have the water filter unit
- Above the bench, you have the filtered water tap
The filtration unit sits neatly under your kitchen sink. It connects to your cold water line and uses a replaceable cartridge to filter out chlorine, sediment, rust, and other impurities commonly found in Australian tap water. Some filters also reduce lead, pesticides, or microplastics, depending on the system you choose.
The filtered tap then draws from this cleaned supply. Most filtered taps are dual-function, meaning you still get regular hot and cold water, plus a separate filtered stream for drinking or cooking. In some cases, all three flows (hot, cold and filtered) come from a single stylish mixer tap (like the Zip water taps), often with a small lever or button to activate the filtered water.
The filtered water system sits under the sink, while the filtered mixer tap is on show above the sink.
Benefits of a Kitchen Water Filter System
It Makes Your Tap Water Taste Better
Most people notice the difference straight away. Filtered water tastes cleaner. That’s because water filters remove chlorine, sediment and other impurities that affect the smell and flavour of your drinking water.
Whether you’re pouring a glass straight from the tap or using it for tea, coffee or cooking, the improvement is noticeable. If you’ve been avoiding your tap water or buying bottles instead, a good filter makes things simpler and fresher.
It’s Better for Your Health (and Your Appliances)
Australian mains water is safe to drink, but depending on your area, it can still carry chlorine, sediment and pipe residue. A water filter can help reduce what you’re exposed to and give you more control over the water you’re using every day, not just for drinking, but for rinsing fruit and veg, boiling pasta, or filling the kettle.
Look after your health and appliances with a kitchen water filter tap like this Puretec Tripla Elite Square Three-Way Mixer in Brushed Gunmetal
Filtered water is also easier on appliances. It helps reduce scale build-up in kettles and coffee machines, and can prevent mineral stains on cookware over time. If you use a benchtop espresso machine or regularly boil filtered water, it’s an easy way to protect your gear.
Kitchen Water Filters Help Reduce Plastic Waste
If you’re already buying bottled water or using a jug filter, you’ll know how quickly plastic bottles stack up. One of the biggest benefits of a kitchen water filter is how effortlessly it replaces that habit. There’s no need to plan ahead or restock bottles, just turn the tap and go.
Filtered taps are also a more permanent solution than those bulky benchtop jugs. You don’t need to refill them constantly, they don’t take up bench space, and there’s no filter indicator light you’ll forget to check. Everything is neatly built into the sink area, which makes them great for family kitchens or busy households.
You’ll find plenty of sleek, bench-friendly options in our filtered water taps, including 3-in-1 mixer taps that combine filtered, hot and cold water in a single spout.
It Fits into Most Kitchens Without a Fuss
Filtered taps are designed to work just like regular kitchen mixer taps, with the added benefit of a filter unit under the sink. Some have dual levers, others have a subtle push-button or dial to activate the filtered flow. They’re low-maintenance and easy to install, no extra tap holes or awkward benchtop dispensers required.
If you’re renovating, it’s easy to pair one with a matching kitchen mixer tap or a coordinating kitchen sink. You’ll find options in brushed nickel, matte black and stainless steel, so it’s easy to carry your finishes across every touchpoint in the kitchen.
It Adds Value to Your Everyday
Filtered taps are one of those small upgrades that make your kitchen feel a little more finished. They don’t take up space. They don’t change how you use your sink. But once they’re there, you use them all the time, for everything from filling the kettle to topping up a water bottle on your way out the door.
Buyers notice the small details like filtered water taps, like the Fleta Brushed Brass Gold 3 Way Filter Water Tap.
If you’re building or refreshing your kitchen, they’re also a feature buyers notice. A kitchen that feels thoughtful and functional often comes down to the little things, and filtered water is one of those details that makes life easier without shouting about it.
To keep things coordinated, explore our kitchen accessories range to find matching drainers, strainers, and bench-mounted extras that finish the look.
So, Do You Really Need a Kitchen Water Filter?
If you’re already drinking water from your tap every day, then yes, a kitchen water filter is probably worth it. It makes your water taste better, protects your appliances, and cuts back on bottled waste. It’s low effort, low maintenance and high reward.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading your existing setup, you’ll find everything you need in our kitchen water filters, including filter kits, taps and accessories that work together beautifully.
Need help choosing the right option? Visit our Melbourne showroom at 46 Brindley St, Dandenong South VIC 3175 or get in touch, we’ll help you find a setup that suits your kitchen and how you use it.
