INDEPENDENT AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT TESTING · WATER · AIR · EMF
Water Filters, Air Purifiers & EMF Meters, Tested in Australian Homes
Independent testing, backed by real measurement data from an Australian home, so you can clear what’s in your water, air, and energy fields – and stay well.
Water Filtration, Air Purification & EMF Reduction
Water Filtration
Chloramine in Brisbane and Sydney. PFAS in Perth. Fluoride in every city. State-by-state data – and the filter that removes each contaminant.
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Bushfire smoke, VOCs, mould spores. Indoor air in Australian homes runs 2–5× more polluted than outside. The sources most people never check.
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WiFi routers, 5G small cells, smart meters – all measurable in under 10 minutes. What the TriField TF2 shows in an average Australian home.
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Best Shower Filter Australia 2026
Most shower filters sold in Australia can’t touch chloramine – the disinfectant used in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. The Earth’s Water Premium is the one that does: catalytic carbon, $99, and a measured 81% chloramine reduction tested at Palm Beach QLD.
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Tested by someone whose life depended on precision.
Jayce Love grew up in Forster, NSW, and came up through surf lifesaving before passing Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver selection. He went on to counter-terrorism work where instrumentation and single-digit margins were the difference between a good day and a bad one. Today he applies the same discipline to home environments – every reading on this site is one he has taken himself.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best water filter for Australian homes?
Reverse osmosis is the only residential technology that reliably removes PFAS, fluoride, chloramine, and heavy metals. For most households, the Waterdrop D6 (tankless, NSF/ANSI 58 certified) is the top pick. Renters should consider a benchtop RO that requires no plumbing modifications.
Is Australian tap water safe to drink?
Australian tap water meets ADWG safety standards for acute health risk. However, it routinely contains fluoride (added in all major cities), chloramine or chlorine disinfectants, trace PFAS in some regions, and heavy metals from ageing infrastructure. Safe to drink is not the same as free of contaminants worth filtering.
Do I need an air purifier if I open my windows?
Ventilation removes CO2 and some VOCs but does not filter particulates. During bushfire season in NSW, VIC, and QLD, outdoor AQI regularly exceeds safe thresholds – opening windows makes indoor air worse. A HEPA H13 purifier sized correctly for your room handles what ventilation cannot.
Which Australian cities use chloramine in tap water?
Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin all use chloramine as their primary disinfectant. Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, Cairns, and Townsville use free chlorine. This distinction matters: standard carbon filters remove free chlorine effectively but remove chloramine at roughly 1/40th the rate. Only catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis reliably removes chloramine.
How do I know if EMF is a problem in my home?
You measure it. A TriField TF2 reads AC magnetic, AC electric, and RF/microwave fields – the three types relevant to residential exposure. Most people are surprised: the highest readings are rarely the WiFi router. They are the smart meter on the bedroom wall and the power cable under the bed.
Is Clean and Native independent?
Yes. Every product recommendation on this site is based on personal measurement data, not brand relationships. Clean and Native earns commission on some links at no cost to you – disclosed on every page. No sponsored placements. No gifted units. Read the full methodology →