Illustration of a kettle with a warning sign for the Midleton boil water notice

Midleton's Boil Water Nightmare: What's Really Going On?

Water News

Midleton has faced one of Ireland's longest Boil Water Notices. Why it happened, how to stay safe, and what's being done about it.

Illustration of microplastic fragments in a glass of tap water

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.

CPS Plumbing and Electrical service vans

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.

Clack water softener control valves

How to Repair a Clack Water Softener When It Stops Working

Water Softeners

Is your Clack water softener acting up? The most common faults, from error codes to salt problems, and how to fix them.

Technician checking a Water2Buy water softener control panel

How to Fix Your Water2Buy Water Softener When It Breaks Down

Water Softeners

Having trouble with a Water2Buy water softener? The most common problems, from salt issues to error codes, and how to fix them yourself.

Illustration of lead particles in a glass of tap water

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.

Aplos Angel direct flow reverse osmosis system fitted under a sink beside a water softener

Aplos Angel Direct-Flow Reverse Osmosis: Pure Water, Zero Stress

Drinking Water

The Aplos Angel is a tankless, direct-flow reverse osmosis system. How it works, why it's so compact, and what it's like to live with.

Water2Buy water softener in a utility room

Water2Buy Closed? Where to Get Filters, Parts and Servicing

Water News

Water2Buy's online shop no longer works. Here's where Irish owners can get RO filters, parts and softener servicing now, and when it makes sense to replace the unit.

QETTLE boiling water tap and Q08 replacement filter

Keep Your QETTLE Tap Flowing Pure With the Q08 Replacement Water Filter

Taps & Showers

If you have a QETTLE boiling water tap, changing the Q08 filter on time keeps the tap working well and the water tasting fresh. When to change it, and how.

Under-sink reverse osmosis system with replacement filter cartridges

6 Stage Reverse Osmosis Filter Set: Replacement Filters Explained

Drinking Water

What's in a reverse osmosis replacement filter set, what each filter does, and how often to change them.

Illustration of rust particles from old pipes in a glass of water

Are You Drinking What's Left in Ireland's Ageing Water Pipes?

Drinking Water

Many Irish homes still have old plumbing, and some still have lead pipes. How ageing pipes can affect your tap water, and what you can do about it.