While it may seem like a new buzz word PFAS is a topic you’ll likely encounter more and more frequently in years to come. Recently brought to global attention, the impact of PFAS on both your health and drinking water is becoming increasingly evident. This post aims to delve into the prevalence of PFAS in UK drinking water, explore the […]

Clean, safe and refreshing water is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. In the United Kingdom, we are lucky to have some of the best tap water in the world, however there are instances where contaminants or impurities may still be present. These impurities can have a significant impact on the taste, odour and appearance of your water. This is where water […]

Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. While tap water in the UK is generally considered safe to drink, it may contain impurities and contaminants that can affect its taste, odour and overall quality. In order to enhance the quality of water for consumption, many households are turning to home water filtration […]

In the UK we have some of the best quality tap water in the world. With the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) working hard to monitor our water to ensure it is safe and clean to drink. Whilst the water delivered through the pipe network to your home is safe to drink, there are still a number of minerals and chemicals […]

Private water supplies are sources of water that are owned and managed by individuals or households, rather than by a public utility. According to the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) approximately 3% of the population in England and Wales receive their water from private supplies and approximately 5% of the population of Scotland. These water sources can vary greatly both […]

With consumers becoming more environmentally aware, people are looking for eco-friendly alternatives to buying bottled drinking water. The most popular option being water filter jugs, closely followed by under-sink drinking water filtration systems. It is estimated that approximately 30% of households in the UK use filter jugs as an alternative to both plastic bottled water and drinking tap water. Filtering […]

Bacteria, cysts and viruses are all around us, but exposure to harmful ones can lead to sickness. UV Water Treatment Systems are the most popular method for killing micro-organisms in water and are commonly used with private water supplies like a borehole or well and to treat mains water. This type of treatment tackles biological issues without changing the chemistry […]

The use of a drinking water filter system is surprisingly common in everyday life, from a simple dispenser tap on your fridge to the water cooler you might find in a gym or office. Drinking filtered water is more palatable and generally regarded as a healthier option, but is this really the case? Let’s start by exploring some of the […]