Rethinking

drinking water

The story of Tappwater Australia

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It All Started With A Simple Question…

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“Can you drink the tap water here?”

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For two Sydneysiders living in Barcelona, this question sparked an idea that transformed how Australians access clean, great-tasting water.


Like many cities at the time, Barcelona's tap water wasn’t safe to drink. Contaminants, heavy metals and a metallic taste meant locals and tourists had to rely on single-use plastic bottles—a cleaner option with a serious cost to the planet. 



Determined to find a better way, James and Sarah installed a simple screw-on tap water filter—and their water worries disappeared. No more lugging around heavy bottles or paying top dollar for a natural resource—just fresh, tasty water straight from their kitchen sink.

Bringing clean drinking water home

What started as a simple switch in Spain has grown into a mission to help Australians ditch plastic waste and enjoy fresh, filtered water at home. 

Inspired by their experience abroad, they partnered with Tappwater to launch Tappwater Australia, based in Sydney.

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Their goal? To make clean, sustainable water accessible to households across the country.

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So far they’ve helped thousands of  Australian homes make the switch—and counting!

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Why Tappwater?

Tappwater filters make it easy to enjoy clean, healthy water straight from the tap. Whether you’re drinking, showering, or rinsing fruit and veggies,, our filters remove 90+ contaminants and fit 95% of Australian taps. With quick installation and easy refills, they’re the smart choice for busy families and renters.

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Small in size, but big on benefits

Each replaceable filter cartridge provides clean water throughout your home, so you can drink, shower and go about your day with peace of mind.

Lab tested and certified

Effortless installation

Cost effective replacement cartridges

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Sustainability starts at home

Installing an affordable water filter helps you reduce plastic waste, reduce your environmental footprint by up to 85% and enjoy cleaner, safer water on demand. It’s an easy change that makes a big difference for your health and the planet. 


And with our fast, friendly customer service and a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can make the switch knowing we’re here to help every step of the way. We’ll drink (clean water) to that!

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Helen M.

Verified Customer

Fantastic!!

“Such a clever, easy, and user friendly idea!! We are loving this filter and as a result we are all drinking so much more water without plastic bottle waste! So glad to have found this.”

Ready to make the switch?

Upgrading your water is just a click (and quick delivery) away.  

MAKE THE SWITCH

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Keep your water fresh and your filters working at their best with a hassle-free refill subscription. Choose a 6 or 12-month plan with refill reminders, free shipping and the flexibility to pause, cancel, or change at any time.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 330 reviews
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Michael (Brisbane, AU)
Great tap water finally

Brisbane tap water is the worst. This filter has changed it for ever to beautiful clean drinkable water.

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Chris Su (Sydney, AU)

The Tap Water Filter

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Omri (Sydney, AU)
Water tastes great

Great product, easy to install and makes all the difference with our drinking water

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Mandy (Melbourne, AU)
Water filter

Absolutely Fantastic – Wish I’d Bought It Sooner!
I bought this filter for my kitchen sink because our tap water tasted awful, and I was constantly buying bottled water. It’s ironic that Tasmania has some of the freshest air in the world, yet in many places, the taste of our water is terrible. With the cost of bottled water escalating lately, it was getting expensive just to have drinkable water at home.

Since installing the filter, the difference has been amazing. The water tastes clean and fresh, and I’m drinking more of it without even trying. I also use the filtered water in my cooking, and the improvement in flavour is noticeable—everything just tastes better. And the coffee? Absolutely amazing!

I use the filtered water for my fish aquarium too, which is great because there’s no chlorine going in now. The water stays crystal clear, and the fish are thriving. Even my houseplants are loving it!

It’s a simple change that’s made a big difference in so many areas of my life. It’s saved me money, improved my health and home, and I honestly can’t believe I didn’t buy it years ago. Highly recommend!
Customer service is exceptional

Thanks so much, Mandy! Love hearing how it’s made such a big difference — from your coffee to your fish tank! Appreciate the kind words and recommendation 😊

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Erin Herd (Sydney, AU)
Great Simple filter

Simple filter. Super easy to use and doesn’t take up space on the bench top. Can feel a little cheaper with the plastic housing but seems to have held up to use. And have had great customer service with one part failed. Replaced immediately and has been perfect for many months now.

Thanks so much for the great review! We're glad you’re loving how easy the filter is to use and that our team could help quickly when needed. Appreciate the feedback on the plastic housing. While it's made from high-quality, BPA-free materials designed to be lightweight and efficient, we understand how important durability feels in daily use and we're always looking to improve. Thanks for being a valued customer!

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Claudia G (Sydney, AU)
Delicious, easy and healthy change

Very easy to buy, fast delivery, super quick install (seconds) and then wow… what a difference in taste! And my plants also love it!

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Jono (Brisbane, AU)
Tapp water

Yes, have noticed a c big change in the taste of tap water

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Deborah Fleming (Melbourne, AU)
Fantastic customer service

These guys are incredibly helpful. The after sales and customer care is absolutely first class. Impressed

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Stephanie Rios (Sydney, AU)
Gift

I gave the tap filter to my daughter as a gift. She is happy with the product

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Georgina Varhelyi (Sydney, AU)
I'm loving it

Yes its very good, makes a world of a difference even between bottled water which I've been buying. So now that's one less concern I have, I don't have to.bottled water all the time. The taste is much better and I'm loving it

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