Which Water Filters Remove Microplastics?
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Where Do Microplastics Come From?
Common sources:
- Domestic plumbing
- Water treatment plants
- Environmental runoff
- Broken-down plastic piping
- Household appliances
Recent studies found microplastics present even in treated drinking water - https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-19/microplastics-pollution-minimise-exposure-health-food-water-air/105630552
Do All Water Filters Remove Microplastics?
No. Most fridge filters only remove chlorine, sediment, taste and odour.
To remove microplastics, you need:
Filters That Do Remove Microplastics
Reverse Osmosis (RO): Removes microplastics down to 0.0001 microns - the most effective
High-Quality Carbon Block Filters: With fine pore size (<1 micron)
Sediment Pre-Filters: Useful in whole house systems to catch larger plastic fibres
Filters That Do NOT Remove Microplastics
- Basic carbon filters
- Granular carbon filters
- Cheap fridge filters without certification
Best Options for Australian Homes
- 5-Stage RO systems - 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis System Water Filter Deluxe
- Triple-stage whole house filters - Whole House filter 20" x 4.5" TRIPLE Water System
- NSF 53 or 401-certified filters