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Whilst we are lucky to live in a country where tap water is suitable for drinking, tap water may not necessarily be the healthiest water to drink. Below we explain what the best water is to drink for health, and why our water filtration systems are the key to giving you the healthiest water to drink.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. Our systems are proudly Australian designed & made to strict quality standards and are celebrated for their combination of functionality, performance and contemporary aesthetics. All our water systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation and sustainability. Here is how you can have easy, on-tap access to the best water to drink for your health

 

The Healthiest Water To Drink

The recommendation, when it comes to how much water to drink, does vary but the consensus is around 8 glasses a day – however, this isn’t necessarily backed by science. Either way, we do know that maintaining hydration is important. And, so is the quality of the water you’re drinking.

The benefits of drinking plenty of water include:

 

Many people find it hard to drink the recommended daily intake of water, or even just to drink water regularly throughout the day, especially when sometimes the taste and odour of tap water aren’t particularly enticing. This is why filtered water is the best water to drink for health. Filtered water removes all of the nasties you don’t want going in your body so you can rest easy knowing that if you’re drinking a lot of water, you’re taking in the good stuff only. Because it tastes and smells much better, you’re also likely to drink more too.

The filters we use in our water filtration systems remove particles from your water, chlorine, parasitic cysts (including cryptosporidium & giardia), and heavy metals making it the healthiest water to drink. Our filters also enable minerals (the good stuff) to flow through the system without allowing limescale build-up.

Our water filtration systems are under bench system with a dispenser that sits at your sink. You can have instant boiling, chilled, still and sparkling water on tap making it super easy, and enjoyable to access the best water to drink for health.

 

Get The Best Water To Drink For Health

For the best water to drink for your health, visit your local Billi stockist to view our water filtration systems and find out everything you need to know. You can also order Billi water filtration systems online now.

Or see what a Billi would look like in your kitchen by using the 3D-Build. Choose a water combination, dispenser, finish colour and accessories, and then shop for your selection online!

 

Staying hydrated in winter might not seem as intuitive as during the balmy days of summer, but it’s just as crucial for our health. During winter, you might not feel as thirsty because of the cold. The heaters indoors can also dry up our surroundings and heavy clothes make us sweat more without noticing it much, leading to dehydration without us even noticing.

Fortunately, the experts in water at Billi have prepared this handy guide on how to stay hydrated in Winter. Keep reading to learn how Billi’s boiling, chilled, sparkling, and ambient water systems can help you drink more in the chilly season.

 

Understanding Winter Hydration

In winter, your body’s normal feeling of being thirsty becomes less active. This happens because when it is cold outside, blood vessels in your skin constrict to save heat and keep body temperature steady, which in turn suppresses our thirst response.

Even if you don’t feel thirsty, remember that during this season water is still lost from your body through losing fluid when breathing/sweating and the dryness caused by heated indoor environments.

Here are some winter hydration tips to help keep you healthy in the colder months:

 

Is Coffee Dehydrating? The Role of Hot Beverages in Winter Hydration

While it’s a commonly-held belief, moderate coffee consumption isn’t dehydrating. In fact, as long as you drink it in moderation. It’s not true that a cup of coffee takes out more fluid from your body than it adds. In reality, having your usual morning brew can contribute to the total amount of liquids you consume each day.

For people who ask: Does green tea make you dehydrated? Tea is a diuretic like coffee and has slight dehydrating effects, especially when consumed in bigger amounts. Yet, it’s not strong enough to negate its hydrating advantages so you absolutely can boost your fluid intake with these hot beverages.

 

Convenient Solutions for Staying Hydrated

Understanding the importance of staying hydrated and using the right tools to keep water intake up are key during the colder months. With Billi’s boiling, chilled, sparkling, and ambient water systems, you have everything you need to beat winter dehydration stylishly and efficiently.

Ready to enhance your hydration experience this winter? View our range of Billi systems to find the perfect solution for your hydration needs, or contact the experts at Billi for more information on how a Billi system can help you keep up your daily hydration habits.

 

Consumer magazine Choice says that filtration can help remove odour, taste and particles in water. This is also supported by agencies such as the West Australian Department of Health which says that filtration can remove tastes and odours that are both naturally occurring or caused by a disinfection process. So, to the question, ‘Does filtered water taste better than unfiltered tap water?’ The answer is almost certainly: yes!

 

What Makes Tap Water Taste Bad and Do Water Filters Make Water Taste Better?

There are many reasons why tap water might taste bad that are both natural and artificial. Different bacteria can muddy the flavour. Likewise, different contaminants and additives can cause a chemical taste. To help address these and health-related concerns Billi offers a variety of water filters available to suit domestic and commercial needs.

 

Why Does Filtered Water Taste Different?

Billi’s multistage filtration system improves the taste of water by:

 

So, does filtered water taste better? Absolutely – and one of the most effective ways to improve the taste of your drinking water is to install a Billi. Find a Billi that suits you.

 

Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is key to our health & well-being, but whilst tap water in Australia is suitable for consumption, with all the nasties added and particles that can be collected it’s often not the best quality, especially when it comes to taste. Below is how to improve drinking water quality and taste with our water filtration systems.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. All our water filtration systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation & sustainability and are proudly Australian-designed & made to strict quality standards in our state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne. If you want to ensure you and your family keep up their water intake but want to know how to improve tap water taste and quality, here is why our water filtration systems are the perfect solution

 

How To Improve Tap Water Taste And Quality

One of the easiest and most effective ways on how to improve drinking water quality is to use a water filtration system. But not all water filters are the same. How to improve tap water taste and quality to the highest standard requires the right kind of filter. Using a high-quality filter like our range of premium filters that utilise micron water filter technology, ensures adequate filtration but importantly, still allows minerals to flow through without limescale build up.

Micron water filter technology features a graded density profile that ensures maximum performance & capacity, providing superior drinking water quality. What makes this technology so effective is that the filter has a higher surface area so it can capture smaller particles compared to traditional filters. Particles are also trapped throughout the filter rather than just the surface of the filter, enabling a more effective level of filtration. The filter surface also doesn’t get blocked, maintaining water pressure and providing a higher flow rate.

How to improve drinking water quality, even more, is through submicron filters (e.g. 0.5 or the more advanced 0.2-micron water filters). These filters have additional filtration capabilities as the smaller openings can filter more, including bacteria.

In our range we have the following filter options available:

  1. HSD Filter (removes chlorine, taste and odour)
  2. 5 Micron Filter (provides a standard filtration level, removing chlorine, taste and odour)
  3. 0.2 Micron Filter (provides the highest level of filtration, removing chlorine, taste & odour, and parasitic cysts.

 

 

Once you know how to improve tap water taste and quality, the next step is maintaining it. Recently the  University of South Australia conducted a study on drinking water dispensed through activated carbon water filters. One of the findings from the study was that to maintain water quality, the filter should be replaced every 11-12 months.

Over time, filters accumulate organic matter via the filtration process. This can lead to biofilm development which can reduce the performance of your system as well as the quality of the water being dispensed. With the filters in our range you can do the filter replacement yourself (we have DIY videos to show you how to do this) however, we can also arrange for one of our technicians to do it for you.

 

Enquire About Our Water Filtration Systems Today

Visit your nearest Billi stockist to view our water filtration system and speak to your local water filtration experts about how to improve tap water taste and quality. You can also now order Billi water filtration systems online along with an installation by an accredited Billi technician.

 

Filtered water systems help to remove things like chemicals, infections, minerals and cysts which can, at times, be found in tap water and could lead to health issues if consumed. Filtered water systems can also reduce rates of illness or other health complications that bacteria or pollutants (present in drinking water) may cause.

Here at Billi we’ve been designing and manufacturing premium instant filtered water systems for over 25 years. In the article below we use our knowledge to address the question, ‘Is filtered water healthier?’.

 

Is Filtered Tap Water Good for You?

Ideally any health concern with Australian drinking water should be addressed by water suppliers. However, as consumer magazine Choice acknowledges, this may not always be possible and some households will need to install a filtration system.

 

 

What Kinds of Filters Are Healthier?

Carbon filters are the most effective in removing a range of contaminants but not all carbon filters are equal. Make sure you choose a filter that applies a multistage filtration system using activated carbon fibre with minimal bonding agents. Avoid conventional carbon filters which use bonding agents that decrease the surface area available for filtering.

 

Is Filtered Water Bad for You?

There’s no doubt that water is an essential nutrient for human health, and having easy access to delicious filtered drinking water can help to ensure your regular consumption. For this reason, we believe that filtered water is better for you.

Is filtered water healthier? Filtered water can reduce a wide range of chemical and biological contaminants, as well as improve the taste and smell of your drinking water, encouraging you and your family to drink more.

Learn more about instant filtered water systems.

 

Whilst soft drinks are a popular choice, they are often filled with lots of sugar and artificial ingredients making them an unhealthy option. Sugary soft drinks can dramatically increase the risk of obesity and other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and liver damage. They can also cause teeth problems, especially for children. If you’re mindful of your family’s health & wellbeing and looking for healthy alternatives to soft drinks, we have some fantastic homemade soft drinks recipes below along with how we make it easy for you to make delicious and healthy cold drinks at home.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. All our water filtration systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation & sustainability and are proudly Australian-designed & made to strict quality standards in our state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne. If you want to promote a healthier home and reduce your family’s soft drink intake, read our ideas for healthier cold drinks to make at home

 

Healthier Cold Drinks To Make At Home

Healthier drink options don’t need to be boring. There are many different healthy cold drinks you can make at home and with our water filtration systems that give you instant boiling, chilled, still or sparkling water on tap, we make it easy to create delicious healthy alternatives to soft drinks.

Our healthy alternatives to soft drink ideas include using healthier ingredients such as sparkling water, fruit, herbs and natural syrups:

 

And of course, good old plain water! Staying hydrated is so important for both our bodies and our minds and many find sparkling water a great alternative to soft drinks. Because we use premium filters in our systems this gives you high-quality water that tastes so much better. And with filtered chilled, still or sparkling water on tap it’s easy to see why so many of our customers say their household’s water intake increases.

 

 

Homemade Soft Drinks Recipes

Three of our favourite homemade soft drinks recipes:

  1. Choose your favourite fruit (e.g. berries, melon, citrus) and either crush, blend or boil & reduce down to create a syrup. Fill about a quarter to a third of a glass with your fruit syrup then add honey to sweeten. Top up with sparkling water and garnish for the finishing touch. Healthy & delicious!
  2. Juice 5 fresh lemons then add the juice to a blender with a third of a cup of honey. Blend until smooth. Put the blended mix into a jug, and add ice and four cups of sparkling water for a tasty, healthy homemade lemonade.
  3. Simmer ½ cup of honey, ½ cup of peeled & sliced fresh ginger and ½ cup of water in a saucepan over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Once cooled, strain the liquid then add it to a jug. Add ice, and some fresh mint and top up with 4 cups of sparkling water for a refreshing homemade and super healthy ginger ale.

 

Start Making Healthy Alternatives To Soft Drinks At Home

Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist to view our range of water filtration systems and speak with your local water filtration experts. You can also browse and purchase our systems online as well as book installation of your system with an accredited Billi technician.

 

With the development of systems like ours that give you quick, easy and convenient access to sparkling water, sparkling water consumption has significantly increased. With this increase, awareness around the health & well-being benefits of sparkling water has naturally increased too. One question that is often asked regarding the benefits of sparkling water is ‘Is sparkling water good for weight loss?’. Below we outline the benefits of sparkling water for weight loss and list the sparkling water systems available in our range.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. All our water filtration systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation & sustainability and are proudly Australian-designed & made to strict quality standards in our state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne. Learn the health benefits of soda water and how sparkling water is good for weight loss

 

Key Benefits Of Sparkling Water For Weight Loss

One of the benefits of sparkling water for weight loss is that it can help you to reduce your calorie intake. Sparkling water can make it easier for you to swap out calorie-heavy drinks like juice and soft drinks which can help you achieve your weight loss goals.

 

Another health benefit of soda water is that it has been shown to improve digestion which can break down foods more effectively and move them through your body quicker – which can also support weight loss.

 

Our Sparkling Water Systems

So you can enjoy filtered sparkling water that tastes great to help aid your weight loss, these are the systems in our range that offer sparkling water on tap:

 

Our systems are quick, easy and cost-effective to install, include innovative features such as adjustable sparkling levels and our premium water filters give you the highest quality drinking water.

 

 

Improve Your Hydration With A Billi Home System

Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist so you can speak with your local water filtration experts and see the systems in our range. You can also order online as well as book installation with an accredited Billi technician.

We all know the importance of keeping your fluids up and staying hydrated, but can you drink too much water? And if so, how much water is too much? Below is information on how much water is too much in a day and the impacts of overhydration.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. All our water filtration systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation & sustainability and are proudly Australian-designed & made to strict quality standards in our state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne. Here is what you need to know about overhydration and how much water is too much in a day

 

Overhydration: Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Drinking enough water helps to regulate your temperature, can prevent constipation, flushes out waste products and generally keeps our bodies performing as they need to – however, you can drink too much water. Too much water can cause water toxicity which can create an electrolyte imbalance (or water poisoning).

When you drink more than your kidneys can excrete via your urine, the electrolytes (amount of sodium) in your body dilute which can lead to hyponatremia and inflammation. Hyponatremia can cause swelling of your brain cells, leading to your central nervous system malfunctioning. This can cause serious issues including death however this is rare and usually only happens when an underlying medical condition is causing your kidneys to retain fluid.

 

Symptoms Of Overhydration

 

How Can You Prevent Overhydration?

One of the simplest ways to prevent overhydration is to listen to your body and taking the recommended daily water intake in mind. If your body is telling you you’re thirsty, trust that, but keep track of how much water you’re drinking. If you’re doing a high level of physical activity such as endurance training, we recommend talking to your health professionals to get advice about hydration tailored specifically to you.

 

How Much Water Is Too Much In A Day?

How much water you should drink does vary depending on your gender, the weather, how active you are and your health. Essentially, the amount of water you drink should equal the amount your kidneys release, however as a guide, the Institute of Medicine recommends that a healthy adult should drink approximately 9­–13 cups of fluids per day.

Either way, staying hydrated is important for your health and when it comes to the water you’re putting into your body, you want to make sure it’s good quality. And whilst overhydration is something that some need to consider, for many, their focus is on ensuring they are drinking enough water.

Our water filtration systems utilise premium water filters that ensure you have the best quality drinking water. And with water combinations that can include instant boiling, still, chilled and sparkling water on tap, this makes it easy for you to keep your fluid levels up, just be mindful of your daily fluid intake of course.

 

 

Browse Design Options Or Visit A Billi Stockist

See what a Billi water filtration system would look like in your kitchen by using the 3D-Build. Choose a water combination, dispenser, finish colour and accessories, and then shop for your selection online!

We also have Billi stockists located throughout Australia. Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist, so you can start enjoying the benefits of infused water.

 

In the quest for clean, safe drinking water, the conversation inevitably turns towards the effectiveness of water filtration systems, and with the rise of environmental pollutants, the presence of heavy metals in our water supply is a growing concern for many.

Billi, a global leader in water filtration technology for over 30 years, offers innovative solutions to address these concerns. This guide explores the effectiveness of carbon water filters and activated carbon filters for water in removing heavy metals and the advantages of Billi’s filtration systems over reverse osmosis.

 

Understanding Heavy Metals in Water

Heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and arsenic, can find their way into water sources due to industrial processes, agricultural runoff, and ageing infrastructure. Consuming water contaminated with heavy metals can lead to serious health issues, making effective water filtration a priority for many households and businesses alike.

 

What Filters Remove Heavy Metals?

Carbon filters are renowned for their ability to improve water taste and odour by reducing chlorine and organic chemicals. However, their ability to remove heavy metals is where the distinction between activated carbon filters and standard carbon filters becomes important:

 

 

Advantages Over Reverse Osmosis

While reverse osmosis does remove heavy metals amongst  a wide range of contaminants, it comes with its drawbacks:

 

In contrast, Billi’s carbon water filters are designed to retain essential minerals while effectively reducing contaminants, offering a cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution.

 

Choose Billi to Sip With Confidence

Billi’s suite of under-sink water filtration systems is designed to meet diverse commercial and domestic needs, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every setting.

By choosing Billi, you’re investing in superior water quality, innovative technology, and environmental sustainability. Discover more about how Billi can transform your water experience by shopping for our filters online or contacting us for advice.

 

When looking for water filtration systems people often ask us, ‘do water filters remove all chemicals?’. The short answer is no, water filters don’t remove all chemicals but can significantly reduce the amount of chlorine and organic chemicals in your water. As an award-winning designer and manufacturer of world-class water filtration products, Billi have the premium filters to reduce the amount of chemicals in your water.

 

What Do Water Filters Filter Out?

When considering what do water filters remove, the type of filter will inform the answer. Conventional carbon filters are made of granules and often held together with a resin – which can decrease the surface area and therefore the quality of filtration. By contrast premium filters utilise activated carbon fibre with minimal bonding. They apply technologies like BWT’s Fibron X® media which has a superior contaminant reduction performance and capacity, and is therefore likely to remove more.

 

What Does a Water Filter Remove from Tap Water?

Billi’s premium water filters can reduce chemicals (reducing chlorine and organic chemicals), all while allowing minerals to flow through the appliance without scale or build-up.

In addition, our 0.2 micron filters can reduce:

 

How Do Water Filters Remove Chemicals?

Billi’s premium range of filters provides superior water quality, consistent filter life and peace of mind through a number of processes.

Firstly, we provide premium filters that utilise activated carbon fibre with graded density profiles. These differ from conventional carbon filters because they have minimal bonding agents and superior contaminant reduction performance and capacity. By contrast while a conventional water filter does remove chemicals it’s held together with a resin, which decreases the surface area and in turn the quality and amount of filtration.

Secondly, because instant filtered drinking water systems require regular maintenance and filter replacements to ensure optimal water quality and an ongoing level of performance, we offer three different customer care plans – from DIY through to fully serviced.

 

 

Other Considerations for Water Filtration Systems

One should not only ask, ‘do water filters remove all chemicals?’ but also, ‘how do filtration systems help to improve our environment?’. Billi’s Eco and Quadra systems also hold eco-credentials in the form of GreenTag certification. As such these systems can not only remove chemicals through their filtration, but they also remove the need for plastic bottles, are highly energy efficient, and can reduce your carbon footprint.

Find a Billi that suits you.