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🏠 Household term
Activated carbon filter
A water or air filter that uses carbon to reduce chlorine taste, odours and some impurities.
Why it matters
Carbon filters are a simple way to improve the taste and smell of water, which is the main reason many Singapore homes use filters.
🇸🇬 In Singapore
PUB states that Singapore’s tap water is safe to drink directly from the tap without further filtration. Many households use carbon filters simply to reduce the taste or smell of chlorine.
Tips before you buy
- Replace cartridges on schedule.
- Check what the filter is designed to reduce.
- Common in jugs, tap filters and under-sink units.
Sources: PUB: Water quality