A Comprehensive Guide to Water Filtration Products at Biome

January 19, 2025 Tracey Bailey

It’s not often we need to filter muddy water from a creek, but from travel and outdoor adventures to simply improving the taste of tap water at home, water filtration can make a real difference.

At Biome, we offer a range of water filtration solutions, from portable bottles and straws to filter jugs, tap filters and gravity-fed benchtop systems.

This guide explains how each type of filter works, what contaminants they help remove, and which situations they’re best suited for. There are several types of water filters, and choosing the right one depends on how and where you plan to use it.

Improving the taste of water can even help you drink more water each day.

How to Filter Drinking Water: Understanding Your Options

There are several ways to filter drinking water, depending on where you are and what contaminants you want to remove. Some filters improve taste by reducing chlorine and common impurities, while others are designed to remove bacteria, parasites, microplastics or chemicals.

Water filtration can help you:

Reduce chlorine and improve the taste of tap water
Remove microplastics and contaminants from drinking water
Find safe drinking water while travelling
Avoid disposable plastic bottles

Common water filtration options include:

Portable filter bottles and straws for travel
Water filter jugs for everyday home use
Tap filters that attach directly to your kitchen tap
Gravity-fed benchtop systems for larger household filtration

If you’re travelling, a portable filter bottle can help you avoid disposable plastic water bottles and find safe drinking water on the go.

👉 See our guide: How to Avoid Disposable Plastic Water Bottles When Travelling

Water filter bottles & straws: portable filtration

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1. LifeStraw Go 2.0 water filter bottle

Type of filtration: Advanced 2-stage filtration comprising a membrane microfilter and an activated carbon filter.
What it removes: Protects against bacteria (including E. coli and Salmonella), parasites (such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium), microplastics, chlorine, and organic chemical matter.
What it adds: Does not add minerals or alter water composition.
Taste: Improved taste by reducing chlorine and organic chemicals, resulting in cleaner, fresher water.
Best for: Travel, outdoor activities, and everyday use where water quality is uncertain.

2. LARQ PureVis self-cleaning water bottle

Type of filtration: Utilises PureVis™ UV-C LED technology integrated into the cap to neutralise up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria and viruses.
What it removes: Neutralises bio-contaminants such as E. coli, without filtering particulates or chemicals.
What it adds: Does not add minerals; maintains the original water composition.
Taste: Preserves the natural taste of water by eliminating odour-causing bacteria.
Best for: Urban use and travel in areas with treated water supplies.

3. WatersCo Mini Waterman water filter bottle 600ml

Type of filtration: Multi-stage filtration system including activated carbon and bio-ceramics.
What it removes: Filters out chlorine, fluoride (up to 99%), heavy metals, and chemicals.
What it adds: Re-mineralises water, enhancing alkalinity and adding beneficial minerals.
Taste: Produces soft, alkaline water with a refreshing mineral profile.
Best for: Urban environments and health-conscious individuals seeking mineralised water.

Water filter jugs: home filtration

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1. WatersCo AceBio+ water filter jug

Type of filtration: Patented multi-layer filtration system including silver-activated carbon, bio-ceramics, magnets, and bio-mineral sands.
What it removes: Removes up to 99.9% of chlorine and fluoride, as well as heavy metals and bacteria.
What it adds: Re-mineralises and ionises water, increasing alkalinity.
Taste: Produces great-tasting, mineralised water.
Best for: Families desiring an efficient countertop filtration system.

2. LARQ PureVis 1.9L water filter pitcher

Type of filtration: Advanced plant-based filter combined with PureVis™ UV-C LED technology.
What it removes: Eliminates chlorine, mercury, cadmium, copper, VOCs, lead, particulates, benzene, PFAS/PFOA, pharmaceuticals, and bio-contaminants like bacteria, mold, and viruses.
What it adds: Does not add minerals; focuses on purification.
Taste: Delivers exceptionally pure and clean water without any residual taste.
Best for: Households seeking advanced filtration with self-cleaning capabilities.

3. Tappwater glass water filter jug 1.4L

Type of filtration: Activated carbon filter.
What it removes: Filters out lime, chlorine, microplastics, sand, rust, sediment, lead, mercury, salmonella, legionella, pesticides, herbicides, drug residues, nitrates, and over 80 contaminants greater than 1–2 microns.
What it adds: Does not add minerals; focuses on contaminant removal.
Taste: Provides clean, filtered water with improved taste.
Best for: Individuals seeking an eco-friendly, glass water filter jug.

Tap filters: filtering water directly from the tap

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Tappwater screw-on tap filter

Type of filtration: Advanced activated carbon block technology. Filters out impurities directly at the tap for instant, clean water.
What it removes: Reduces chlorine, microplastics, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and other contaminants commonly found in tap water. Removes limescale, improving water quality and preventing buildup in kettles and other appliances.
What it adds: Does not add minerals or alter the water’s composition, focusing on removing impurities.
Taste: Provides clean, fresh-tasting water free from chlorine and unpleasant odours, significantly improving the flavour of tap water.
Best for: Urban households looking for a compact, cost-effective solution to filter tap water without the need for jugs or bottles. Perfect for improving drinking water and cooking.

Gravity-fed benchtop water filters

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1. Filteroo Superoo 16L stainless steel gravity water filter

Type of filtration: Gravity-fed system with carbon block cartridges and optional ceramic filters for enhanced purification.
What it removes: Reduces chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants.
What it adds: Optional mineral pads can elevate pH levels and re-mineralize water.
Taste: Produces clean, smooth-tasting water with no chemical aftertaste.
Best for: Families and households looking for an eco-friendly, durable, and high-capacity solution.

2. WatersCo BIO 500 gravity water filter system

Type of filtration: Multi-stage system using activated carbon, bio-ceramics, and magnetic technology.
What it removes: Eliminates fluoride, chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria, viruses, microplastics, and chemicals such as VOCs and pesticides.
What it adds: Ionizes and alkalizes water, adding beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Taste: Soft, alkaline water with a refreshing and balanced mineral profile.
Best for: Health-conscious families seeking premium filtration with re-mineralization and alkalisation benefits.

How to choose the right water filter

The best water filter depends on where you plan to use it and what you want to remove from your drinking water. Some filters are designed for travel and portability, while others are better suited for everyday household use or higher-capacity filtration.

The table below compares the main types of water filters and when each one is most useful.

Filter type	Best for	Example options
Portable filter bottles & straws	Travel, hiking, camping and outdoor adventures where water quality may be uncertain	LifeStraw bottles and straws, LARQ PureVis bottle
Water filter jugs	Everyday home use, improving taste and reducing chlorine or common contaminants	WatersCo AceBio+ jug, Tappwater Glass Jug
Tap filters	Convenient filtration directly from your kitchen tap without using a jug	Tappwater Screw-On Tap Filter
Gravity-fed benchtop filters	Households wanting high-capacity filtration and long-term water purification	Filteroo Superoo, WatersCo BIO systems

Choosing the right filter depends on your priorities — whether that’s portable filtration for travel, improving tap water taste at home, or comprehensive household purification.

At Biome, we offer a carefully curated selection of water filtration products that meet stringent sustainability and health standards to provide clean, great-tasting drinking water while helping reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

Explore our full range of water filtration products here and take the first step toward cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable hydration today!

Frequently asked questions about water filtration

Is it safe to drink tap water when travelling?

Tap water safety varies depending on the destination. In many countries it is treated and safe to drink, but taste and chlorine levels may differ. In other regions untreated water may contain bacteria or parasites such as E. coli. Using a portable water filter bottle can help reduce contaminants and make it easier to find safe drinking water while travelling.

Do water filter bottles remove bacteria and parasites?

Some water filter bottles remove bacteria and parasites, while others mainly improve taste. Bottles with membrane microfilters, such as LifeStraw filters, can remove bacteria like E. coli and parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Simpler carbon filters are designed mainly to reduce chlorine and improve taste rather than provide full purification.

How can I avoid buying plastic water bottles while travelling?

One of the easiest ways to avoid disposable plastic water bottles while travelling is to carry a reusable bottle with a built-in filter. You can refill it at airports, hotels, cafes or public water stations and filter the water as you go. This helps reduce plastic waste while ensuring you always have access to drinking water.

Do water filters remove microplastics?

Some water filters can reduce microplastics depending on the filtration technology used. Membrane microfilters and high-quality carbon filters are designed to capture very small particles, including many microplastics, while also improving water taste.