Carbon Filtration

Carbon Filtration | Water Purification | Plumbing | Seymour

Enjoy crisp, refreshing water straight from the tap with HEP’s advanced carbon filtration systems. Our licensed plumbers in Seymour pair precision installation with top-grade carbon media, stripping away chlorine, sediment, tastes, and odours while leaving healthy minerals untouched. The result is reliable water purification that safeguards your family, appliances, and the environment—without the plastic waste of bottled water.

From free in-home testing to tailored maintenance plans, we make it easy to elevate every sip. Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, outfitting a new build, or solving an iron or chemical issue, HEP delivers prompt service, transparent pricing, and workmanship guaranteed to last. Call today and feel the difference clean water can make.

FAQs

How does activated carbon filtration work, and why is it effective for Seymour’s water supply?

Activated carbon is extremely porous; a single gram has hundreds of square metres of surface area. As water passes through the carbon bed, contaminants are adsorbed onto this surface by physical attraction and chemical bonding. Seymour’s municipal water is chlorinated and can contain trace organic compounds picked up in distribution lines. Activated carbon excels at removing chlorine, chloramine by-products, pesticides, and many natural organic compounds, giving you clearer, better-tasting water straight from the tap.

What specific contaminants will a carbon filter remove from my Seymour well or town water?

Granular or block activated carbon is proven to reduce chlorine, chloramine, unpleasant tastes and odours, many volatile organic compounds (VOCs), herbicides, pesticides, benzene, industrial solvents, some PFAS, and the disinfection by-products THMs (trihalomethanes). It can also improve colour by adsorbing tannins common in local shallow wells. Note that carbon does NOT remove fluoride, hardness, nitrates, or most dissolved minerals—those require additional treatment such as reverse osmosis or ion exchange.

How often should I replace my carbon filter cartridges?

For whole-house systems in Seymour, we recommend changing the cartridge every 6–12 months or after treating about 100,000–150,000 litres, whichever comes first. Under-sink drinking water cartridges typically last 6 months or 5,000–10,000 litres. Actual life depends on incoming water quality, usage volume, and chlorine levels. A noticeable return of chlorine taste or odour is a sign it’s time to replace the media. Our service plans include scheduled reminders and professional cartridge changes so you never have to guess.

Can a carbon filtration unit be retrofitted to my existing plumbing, and what does installation involve?

Yes. Our licensed plumbers install point-of-entry (whole-house) or point-of-use (single-tap) carbon systems without major changes to your pipework. Whole-house units are typically plumbed after the mains shut-off and before the water heater, requiring about 600 mm of vertical clearance and a nearby drain for maintenance. Installation takes 1–2 hours, involves shutting the water off briefly, and we always flush the lines to ensure no carbon fines reach your fixtures. Under-sink filters mount in the cabinet and connect to either your existing cold line or a dedicated purification faucet.

Will a carbon filter reduce my water pressure or flow rate?

When sized correctly, pressure loss is minimal—usually less than 2–3 psi in a whole-house system at normal flow. We size the filter housing and media bed based on your home’s peak demand (showers, irrigation, appliances). If you notice any drop in pressure after a fresh installation, it often indicates the cartridge is undersized or already clogged with sediment. We include a pre-filter to capture coarse particles so the carbon media stays free-flowing and your water pressure remains stable.

How does carbon filtration compare with reverse osmosis or UV treatment?

Activated carbon is the best first line of defence for removing chlorine, chemical tastes, odours, and many organics at low cost and without producing wastewater. Reverse osmosis (RO) goes further, removing dissolved salts, heavy metals, and fluoride, but it’s slower, wastes some water, and generally protects only a single tap. UV systems disinfect by inactivating bacteria and viruses but don’t remove chemicals. Many Seymour homeowners choose a layered approach: whole-house carbon for taste/odour and chemical reduction, then RO or UV at the kitchen sink for drinking water that is both chemical-free and microbiologically safe.