If you are building in Aintree, understanding your local water profile is key to protecting your new home. Your water is managed by Greater Western Water, drawing from a combination of the Merrimu Reservoir and the Melbourne supply system (Thomson and Silvan).

While the source water is world-class, the journey to your Aintree tap involves heavy disinfection and travels through kilometres of newly laid infrastructure that is still “settling.”

• Chlorine treatment: To maintain hygiene standards across the massive network of new mains serving Woodlea’s thousands of residents, chlorine is used for disinfection. Because Aintree is at the heart of a major expansion, residents frequently notice a strong “chemical” taste or odour, especially during peak morning shower times.
• Water hardness & “Milky” water: Aintree often receives water with slightly different mineral profiles as the network switches between reservoir sources. This can lead to “milky” looking water (often just trapped air from new high-pressure lines) or light mineral spotting on your premium black tapware and glass shower screens.
• Transit sediment: With constant construction in the newer stages of Aintree and surrounding estates, fine sediment can enter the lines during pipe installations and tapping into the mains. This grit is the primary cause of blocked aerators and damaged internal seals in premium appliances.

By installing a whole-house filtration system, you are essentially taking control of the water at its point of entry.