Redlands tap water contains chloramine, trace heavy metals and chemical residues. Here is what our local water tests found across the Redlands and what whole home water filtration does about it.
As a locally owned and operated business based right here in the Redlands, Bluehaven has tested water across dozens of homes in the area, from Capalaba and Cleveland to Victoria Point, Thornlands, Alexandra Hills, and Birkdale. What we find consistently is the same story playing out in home after home.
The water meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. It is safe to drink. But the chloramine levels, TDS readings, and chemical load in Redlands tap water are affecting the way homes feel, the way skin behaves after a shower, the lifespan of appliances, and the taste of everything that comes out of a tap.
Here is what our Redlands water tests are actually finding and what it means for your home.
What Redlands Tap Water Contains
Redlands water is supplied by Seqwater through the SEQ Water Grid, the same supply network serving greater Brisbane. This means Redlands homes receive the same chloramine-treated water as the rest of South East Queensland.
Chloramine is a chemical disinfectant that replaces free chlorine across the entire SEQ supply. It is more stable over long distribution distances which makes it effective for a network serving hundreds of thousands of homes. The challenge is that chloramine requires catalytic carbon filtration to remove and standard water filters do not address it.
In Redlands homes we typically test and find:
Chloramine and chlorine present at levels well above the point where taste and skin effects become noticeable. Anything above 0.2 mg/L is where chemical taste, skin dryness, and eye irritation can begin. SEQ readings regularly come back significantly higher than this.
TDS or Total Dissolved Solids varying across the Redlands depending on the age of local distribution infrastructure and proximity to treatment facilities. Homes closer to the bay and in lower-lying areas can see higher mineral readings.
Trace heavy metals including lead and copper, particularly in homes built before 1990 where older plumbing materials are more likely to be present.
Sediment and rust from ageing pipes, particularly relevant in established Redlands suburbs where infrastructure is older.
What Redlands Homeowners Are Telling Us
The most common reasons Redlands residents contact Bluehaven are consistent across the area.
Dry skin and scalp irritation that does not respond to products. A chemical smell from the kitchen tap or shower. Children with eczema that flares after bathing. Scaling and staining on taps, showerheads, and glass shower screens. Hot water systems and dishwashers requiring servicing more frequently than expected.
Every one of these is a symptom of unfiltered chloramine-treated water entering the home at every tap and shower simultaneously. A whole home water filter addresses all of these from a single installation point.
Why Whole Home Filtration Makes Sense for Redlands Homes
A Bluehaven whole home water filtration system is installed where the water supply enters your property, typically at the meter box. From that point every tap, shower, bath, dishwasher, washing machine, and hot water system in the house receives filtered water.
Our 3-stage system is specifically configured for SEQ water. Stage one removes sediment and particulates. Stage two uses catalytic carbon block filtration, the technology required to actually break down chloramine, not just absorb standard chlorine. Stage three provides final polishing and broad spectrum contaminant reduction.
What Bluehaven removes from Redlands tap water
Chlorine at 99.9% reduction Chloramine at 90% or greater reduction Lead at 99.95% reduction Heavy metals including zinc, cadmium, and aluminium Pesticides at 97% reduction Sediment and rust
The Redlands Installation Process
Bluehaven is local to the Redlands. We offer free in-home water tests across the entire Redlands area including Capalaba, Cleveland, Victoria Point, Thornlands, Alexandra Hills, Birkdale, Ormiston, Wellington Point, and surrounding suburbs.
Once you book a free water test we come to your home, test your water on the spot using our professional test kit, and show you the results in plain English. There is no obligation. We explain what is in your water, what it means for your household, and what a Bluehaven system would do about it.
If you decide to proceed, our system is available supply only from $2,799 including our Australian made powder-coated aluminium cover in your choice of Colorbond colour. Supply and professional installation starts from $3,370. We also offer interest free payment options through Zip Pay.
For more information on whole home filtration options for Redlands homes, read our complete buyer's guide.
Book Your Free Redlands Water Test Today
Call us on 1300 702 896 to book your free in-home water test. We are local, we are available, and we know Redlands water better than anyone.
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Whole Home Water Filtration for Redlands Homes — Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy