Heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and chromium are naturally occurring elements that can contaminate Australian water supplies. While some are found in trace amounts in the environment, elevated levels in drinking water pose serious health risks that every household should be aware of.

In this article, we’ll explain how heavy metals enter your tap water, their health impacts, and how EvaPure filtration systems offer a dependable safeguard for your family.

How Do Heavy Metals Contaminate Water?

Heavy metals enter water supplies through various sources including:

  • Natural deposits: Erosion of rocks and soil can release metals into groundwater.

  • Industrial pollution: Mining, manufacturing, and waste disposal can introduce metals into rivers and reservoirs.

  • Agricultural runoff: Use of fertilizers and pesticides sometimes contains metals.

  • Corrosion of plumbing: Older pipes made from metal alloys can leach heavy metals into water.

Once in the water system, these metals are difficult to remove through standard municipal treatment.

Health Risks Associated with Heavy Metals

Exposure to heavy metals even at low levels over time can cause severe health issues:

  • Arsenic: Linked to skin lesions, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

  • Mercury: Affects the nervous system, causing cognitive and motor impairments.

  • Cadmium: Damages kidneys, lungs, and may increase cancer risk.

  • Chromium: Can cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, and is a known carcinogen in some forms.

Children, pregnant women, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions are especially at risk.

Challenges with Municipal Water Treatment

Standard water treatment focuses on removing pathogens and some chemicals, but heavy metals require specialized filtration methods. Not all treatment plants have the capability to consistently keep these metals below safe limits, especially if contamination comes from corroded plumbing or local pollution.

How EvaPure Protects Your Home from Heavy Metals

EvaPure’s advanced filtration systems include media specifically designed to reduce heavy metals before water reaches your taps. This ensures safer water for drinking, cooking, and bathing.

Key benefits:

  • Australian WaterMark certified: Complies with rigorous Australian safety standards.

  • Maintains strong flow: Up to 60 litres per minute without pressure loss.

  • Fixed pricing: Installation and delivery included with no hidden fees.

  • 5-year warranty: Confidence in lasting filtration performance.

By installing EvaPure, you’re taking control of your water quality and reducing the risk posed by harmful metals.

Take the First Step Toward Safer Water

If you live in areas near industrial activity, old mining sites, or have aging plumbing, testing for heavy metals is essential. Many councils and private labs offer water testing services.

Once you know your water quality, EvaPure’s whole-home filtration systems offer a proven way to protect your family and home.

Don’t let hidden heavy metals compromise your health. Choose EvaPure for cleaner, safer water every day.