How to Test Your Water Quality at Home in Perth
Ever wondered what’s actually coming out of your taps?
Most Perth homeowners assume their water is “fine” — but things like chlorine, sediment, and minerals can still affect your health, skin, appliances, and overall water quality.
The good news? You can do a few simple checks at home to get a better idea of what’s going on.
💧 1. Check the Smell
Turn on your tap and smell the water.
Strong chlorine smell → common in Perth (used for disinfection)
Rotten egg smell → possible sulphur or bacteria
Metallic smell → could indicate pipe or mineral issues
👉 If you notice strong odours, it’s usually a sign your water could benefit from filtration.
👀 2. Look at the Clarity
Fill a clear glass and hold it up to the light.
Cloudy water → often air bubbles or sediment
Floating particles → sediment or debris in the line
Yellow/brown tint → possible rust or pipe contamination
Let it sit for a minute — if it clears from the bottom up, it’s air. If not, it’s likely something in the water.
🧴 3. Soap Test (Easy & Effective)
Try washing your hands or dishes.
Soap doesn’t lather well → hard water
Leaves residue or film → minerals or chlorine
Dry skin after showering → chlorine and chemicals
👉 Perth water is known to be quite mineral-heavy, which impacts skin and cleaning.
🚿 4. Shower & Skin Check
After a shower, ask yourself:
Does your skin feel dry or itchy?
Does your hair feel brittle or dull?
Are you using more soap/shampoo than usual?
These are common signs of unfiltered water affecting your body daily.
⚙️ 5. Check Around Your Home
Take a look at:
Kettles & taps → white scale build-up
Shower screens → spotting and residue
Appliances → reduced lifespan over time
👉 This build-up is caused by minerals in the water — and it adds up quickly.
🧪 6. Use a Basic Test Kit (Optional)
You can buy simple water test kits online or from hardware stores.
These can check:
pH levels
Chlorine
Hardness
Total dissolved solids (TDS)
They’re helpful — but they don’t always tell the full story of how water affects your home long-term.
💡 What Most People Don’t Realise
Even if your water is “safe to drink,” it doesn’t mean it’s:
Good for your skin and hair
Gentle on your plumbing
Free from chemicals and taste issues
That’s where whole-home filtration makes a noticeable difference.
✅ Want a Clear Answer?
Instead of guessing, I offer a free in-home water assessment for Perth homes.
I’ll:
Check your water quality
Show you what’s affecting your home
Recommend the best setup (if needed)
No pressure — just clear, honest advice 👍
👉 Learn more here:
www.clearhavenwaterfiltration.com.au
💧 Why ClearHaven?
Whole-home filtration (every tap, not just the kitchen)
Protects your skin, appliances, and plumbing
Removes chlorine, sediment, and chemicals
Custom powder-coated covers to suit your home (no ugly exposed systems)
