Healthy Minerals
Healthy Minerals | Water Purification | Plumbing | Wartburg
At HEP's Healthy Minerals Plumbing in Wartburg, we believe every sip from your tap should taste as pure as the mountain springs that surround us. Our advanced systems strip away chlorine, heavy metals, and micro-contaminants while re-introducing essential calcium, magnesium, and trace nutrients—so you can hydrate with confidence, cook with brighter flavors, and even see the difference in every brewed cup of coffee or tea.
From compact under-sink filters to whole-home solutions, our technicians tailor each installation to your family’s needs, seamlessly integrating smart monitors and long-life cartridges that keep upkeep hassle-free. Discover how effortless water purification in Wartburg can be: book your free assessment today and enjoy the refreshingly balanced flow that only HEP's Healthy Minerals Plumbing delivers.
FAQs
Why choose a healthy-minerals purification system instead of a standard reverse-osmosis unit?
Traditional reverse-osmosis (RO) strips virtually everything from water—including calcium, magnesium, and trace electrolytes your body needs—then often relies on a post-filter to add some of them back. Our healthy-minerals system uses multi-stage depth filtration, catalytic carbon, and selective ion-exchange media that target only harmful contaminants (chlorine/chloramine, micro-plastics, heavy metals, pesticides, PFAS, and pathogenic cysts) while allowing beneficial minerals to pass through. You get water that is just as clean as RO, but naturally balanced and more alkaline, without the "flat" taste or waste-water discharge associated with RO membranes.
Which beneficial minerals remain in Wartburg’s water after installation?
Independent lab tests on Wartburg municipal and borehole samples show appreciable levels of calcium (25-40 mg/L), magnesium (8-12 mg/L), potassium (1-3 mg/L), and trace silica and bicarbonates. Our cartridges are engineered with a pore size and ionic selectivity that removes particles larger than 0.2 µm and ions with atomic weights above 100 (lead, cadmium, mercury, etc.) while letting these light, health-supporting minerals stay in solution. The result is water that supports bone density, nerve function, and healthy pH balance without supplementation.
How does the system improve taste and odor while keeping the water natural?
Stage 1: a 5-micron sediment wrap captures rust, sand, and silt, eliminating gritty mouthfeel. Stage 2: a catalytic coconut-shell carbon block bonds with chlorine, chloramine, and volatile organic compounds, removing the chemical taste common in Wartburg’s supply. Stage 3: an activated alumina layer adsorbs fluoride to WHO-recommended levels. Stage 4: a remineralization-friendly ion-exchange resin traps heavy metals but releases equivalent calcium ions, so hardness and alkalinity stay balanced. Because the system works under household pressure (3–6 bar) without forcing water through an ultra-dense membrane, natural dissolved oxygen and minerals remain, producing crisp, spring-like flavor.
What certifications or standards does the purification equipment meet?
All core components carry NSF/ANSI 42 certification for aesthetic chlorine reduction, NSF/ANSI 53 for health contaminant reduction (lead, mercury, cysts), and NSF/ANSI 401 for emerging compounds such as pharmaceuticals and PFAS. Housing materials conform to WRAS and SABS 1828 food-grade standards, ensuring they are safe for South African potable-water contact. Every system is pressure-tested to 10 bar and comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty plus an installation workmanship guarantee from Healthy Minerals Plumbing Wartburg.
How much maintenance does the system require and what will it cost?
For a family of four in Wartburg, cartridge life averages 12 months or 40 000 litres—whichever comes first. Annual service includes: • Sediment/carbon combo cartridge R350 • Fluoride & heavy-metal cartridge R420 • System sanitisation and pressure check R180 Total annual cost: about R950, less than 30 c per litre. No electricity, pumps, or storage tank means fewer parts to break. We offer a maintenance reminder program and a quick-swap design that lets most homeowners change cartridges themselves in under 10 minutes.
Will the purified water affect plumbing fixtures or household appliances?
Because the system retains moderate hardness (50–90 ppm), it prevents the corrosive effect of ultra-soft RO water on copper pipes and rubber seals, extending the life of geysers, kettles, and coffee makers. At the same time, the catalytic carbon minimizes scale-forming chlorine and organic acids, so limescale build-up is slower than with untreated supply water. Users typically notice clearer kettle elements and no blue-green staining. The unit fits neatly under a kitchen sink or in a scullery, uses standard ½-inch BSP threads, and has a bypass valve so plumbing repairs or cartridge changes never interrupt the rest of the house.