A Parkhurst family of four was buying cases of bottled water every week. They did not trust the tap water — Joburg's water quality had been in the news too many times. They contacted us about a water filter but were not sure which type.
We tested their tap water first. Results showed the municipal water was actually safe to SANS 241 standards, but it had elevated chlorine levels and total dissolved solids that gave it an unpleasant taste.
An under-sink reverse osmosis system was the perfect solution — it removed 99% of everything, leaving them with water that tasted better than any bottle they had ever bought. The RO unit sits neatly under the kitchen sink with a dedicated faucet on the counter.
Total cost was less than one year of bottled water. No more plastic waste, no more heavy bottles from the shop.