What filtration is (in plain terms)
Filtration is a planned sequence of treatment steps that removes unwanted stuff from water (sediment, bad taste/odour, chlorine, metals, microbes, etc.) so the water is cleaner and safer for its intended use. Plumbing Johannesburg provides filtration solutions tailored to your requirements and installs them professionally.
Integrated Borehole Filtration
(Whole-Home/Point-of-Entry)
What it is
A source-specific filtration “train” installed after the borehole tank/pump (or at point-of-entry) designed around your actual borehole water chemistry and flow needs.
Why it’s important
Typically includes:
Borehole water quality varies widely; without the right treatment you risk: scaling/corrosion damage, staining and odours & bacteria/health risks (depending on results).
Water filtration does more than improve taste — it protects your plumbing from buildup, extends the life of appliances, and ensures safer, cleaner water for your family every day.
What we do
(Test, Design, Install, Maintain)
1. Water test (non-negotiable)
Sample collection and professional lab analysis to accurately identify contaminants and determine exactly what must be removed or properly managed.
2. Design
System configuration based on test results, selecting appropriate filtration stages and sizing solutions to suit the property’s water demand and use-case.
3. Install
Professional installation ensuring correct flow rates, pressure management, pipework configuration, and protection of all downstream filtration components.
4. Maintain
Ongoing servicing schedule including media replacement, cartridge changes, system inspections, and performance checks to ensure long-term reliability.
Staged Filtration on a Municipal Water Feed
Whole-Home
What it is
A 2–3 stage filter unit installed on the municipal feed (often at point-of-entry) to improve consistency of water quality—especially where supply can be variable. Plumbing Johannesburg explicitly positions filtration as a way to manage uncertainty of municipal water sources and to remove contaminants for safer use.
Why it’s important
Better taste/odour, reduced sediment, improved user confidence.
Helps protect appliances (geysers, washing machines, taps) from grit and intermittent water quality issues.
What we do
Recommend and install a 2-stage or 3-stage unit (based on what you’re trying to solve)
Maintain via cartridge changes and periodic checks (keeping performance where it should be)
Undercounter Filtration
Point-of-Use: Kitchen
What it is
A compact filtration unit installed under the sink, feeding a dedicated drinking-water tap (or sometimes the cold line to a specific outlet).
Why it’s important
Focuses treatment where it matters most: drinking and cooking.
Lower cost than filtering the entire house if the main goal is better-tasting, cleaner water at the kitchen.
What we do
Assess your goal (taste/odour, chlorine, sediment, etc.)
Install the right undercounter system just for you
Provide ongoing filter replacement and servicing
Undercounter Reverse Osmosis (RO)
(Point-of-Use: Highest Purification)
What it is
Reverse osmosis is a high-performance membrane filtration system installed under the counter that removes a wide range of dissolved impurities (far more than basic carbon/sediment filters).
Why it’s important
Best suited when you need maximum purification at a single tap, especially if testing shows dissolved contaminants that standard filters won’t reliably address.
What we do
Confirm suitability (water quality + pressure + waste line routing)
Install a multi-stage RO package (pre-filters + membrane + post-polish)
Maintain on a schedule (cartridges + membrane servicing)
