Sediment in Perth Water
Understanding what sediment is, where it comes from, and how whole-home filtration helps protect your home.
What Is Sediment in Perth Water?
Small Particles. Big Impact.
Sediment refers to tiny particles such as sand, rust, dirt and pipe debris that can travel through Perth's water distribution network before reaching your home.
While these particles are often too small to notice, they can gradually collect inside tapware, showerheads and household appliances over time.
For many Perth homeowners, sediment filtration is the first step towards cleaner water and better protection for their plumbing system.
Where Does Sediment Come From?
It Begins Before the Water Reaches Your Home
Sediment doesn't usually originate inside your home. Instead, it can enter the water supply as it travels through Perth's extensive water distribution network before reaching your property.
As water moves through kilometres of underground pipes, it can carry fine particles that naturally occur within the network.
Common sources of sediment include:
Ageing water mains
Maintenance and repair works
Naturally occurring sand
Pipe corrosion
Water movement within the distribution network
Although Perth's drinking water is treated to meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, small amounts of sediment can still be present by the time the water reaches your home. This is why sediment filtration is the first stage of the ClearHaven filtration process, helping capture these particles before they enter your plumbing, fixtures and appliances.
How Sediment Can Affect Your Home
Small particles can have a bigger impact than you might expect.
While sediment is often too small to see, it can gradually build up throughout your home's plumbing system over time. From affecting the appearance of your water to contributing to blocked fixtures and unnecessary wear on household appliances, even fine particles can make a noticeable difference. Capturing sediment at the point where water enters your home helps protect your plumbing, fixtures and appliances every day.
Why Sediment Filtration Comes First
The foundation of every effective whole-home filtration system.
Every premium whole-home water filtration system begins by removing sediment before the water reaches the remaining filtration stages.
By capturing fine particles first, the system helps:
• Protect the CarbonShield cartridge from premature clogging
• Improve filtration performance across all three stages
• Extend the lifespan of the filtration cartridges
• Maintain cleaner, better-quality water throughout your home
At ClearHaven, every TripleShield system follows this carefully designed filtration process, starting with SedimentShield, before progressing through ScaleShield and CarbonShield.
Designed Specifically for Perth Water
A premium filtration system engineered to protect your home and enhance your water quality.
Every system includes:
SedimentShield to capture sand, rust and pipe debris
ScaleShield to help reduce mineral scale build-up
CarbonShield to reduce chlorine, taste and odour
Three commercial-grade 20-inch filter housings for high water flow
Pressure gauges to monitor system performance
A three-way bypass valve for easy servicing
Professional installation by Jade, a licensed Perth plumber
A custom powder-coated aluminium cover designed to complement your home
Every ClearHaven TripleShield system is thoughtfully designed to address the unique characteristics of Perth's water while delivering cleaner water throughout your entire home. Combining premium components with professional installation, each system is built to provide long-lasting performance, protect your plumbing and integrate beautifully with your home's exterior.