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Wet Pipes Under the Sink? It's Usually Condensation, Not a Leak

Drinking Water

Wet cold pipes under the kitchen sink are usually condensation, not a leaking filter. Here's how to tell the difference and find what's keeping the water running.

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How Much Does a Reverse Osmosis System Cost in Ireland? (2026 Price Guide)

Drinking Water

Our real 2026 reverse osmosis prices, from €275.99 supply only to €599 fitted, plus what's included in an installation, what the filters cost each year, and how it compares with bottled water.

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Why Does My Tap Water Taste of Chlorine? (And How to Get Rid of It)

Drinking Water

Why Uisce Éireann adds chlorine, why some houses taste it more than others, how to tell chlorine from other tastes and smells, and five ways to get rid of it, from a jug in the fridge to a reverse osmosis tap.

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Ditch Bottled Water: Save Money and Plastic in Ireland

Drinking Water

Irish households are swapping bottled water for filtered water at home. Real running costs, the plastic you save, and how to choose between carbon, reverse osmosis or a softener with RO.

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PFAS in Irish Drinking Water: What the 2026 Limits Mean

Drinking Water

Since 12 January 2026, Irish drinking water has had to meet a PFAS limit of 0.1 µg/L. What that means, what has been found in Ireland so far, and how to reduce PFAS at home.

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There's Mould in Her Water Bottle! A Parent's Discovery and How to Prevent It

Drinking Water

Mould can hide inside the straw of a child's water bottle, where you can't see it. Why straw cups are prone to it, and simple steps to keep them clean.

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Fluoride in Irish Tap Water: The Facts, and How to Remove It

Drinking Water

Fluoride is added to Irish public water at 0.6 to 0.8 mg per litre. What the HSE and Department of Health say, why some people remove it, and which home filters actually do.

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Do I Need a Water Filter in Ireland?

Drinking Water

An honest look at Irish tap water: fluoride, limescale, chlorine and other common issues, and when a home water filter is worth having.

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Microplastics in Irish Tap Water: What We Know and How to Filter Them

Drinking Water

What the WHO, the EU and Irish research say about microplastics in tap water, what is still unknown, and which home filters physically block them.

Reverse osmosis filter system fitted under a kitchen sink

How to Repair a Water2Buy Reverse Osmosis Filter System (DIY Guide)

Drinking Water

Own a Water2Buy reverse osmosis system? Now that Water2Buy has closed, here are simple troubleshooting steps and repair tips, plus where to get replacement filters.

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Reverse Osmosis and Water Filter Servicing Across Ireland

Drinking Water

We install, service and repair reverse osmosis and water filter systems across Ireland, including most other makes.

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Lead in Dublin Tap Water: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Drinking Water

Some older parts of Dublin still have lead pipes. Which homes are most at risk, how to find out about yours, and how filtration can help.