Most people assume their water is clean because it looks clear and comes from the tap. But the truth is, Australian water often contains dozens of hidden contaminants — many of them unregulated, invisible, and absorbed daily through drinking, cooking, bathing, and even breathing.
This section pulls back the curtain on what’s really in your water, how it impacts your health, and what you can do to protect the people you love most.
Where does your water come from? What happens to it before it gets to your tap? What are the gaps in treatment? This page gives you the foundation to understand everything else.
Your water might be clear, but it can still contain chlorine, PFAS, lead, bacteria, pesticides, microplastics and more — all considered “safe” under current guidelines. We explain why that’s not good enough.
Three of the most dangerous — and most common — contaminants in Australian water. We break down what they are, where they come from, and how they harm your body.
You absorb more than you think in the shower or bath. Learn how your skin, lungs, and hair are exposed to invisible threats every day.
We unpack the full list of likely contaminants found in Aussie tap water — including those your supplier doesn’t have to tell you about.
