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You’ve bought your house here in the sunny Levante region, you’ve settled in, and then one day you ask yourself: Can I drink the tap water in Almería? Well, the short answer is yes - in most cases, it is legally safe. But the more relevant question is: Is it the highest-quality water for your home, your appliances, your taste, and your long-term health? To answer that, the first step is to gain a clear understanding of your water supply so you can make an informed decision ab

For many people living in Almeria the process of improving their drinking water quality starts with filtration, but almost as important is the type of tap you choose. One of the first things we discuss during our free 24-point water survey is what filtered water tap options are available, because making the right choice affects not just aesthetics, but also convenience and long-term satisfaction. The decision often comes down to practicality: how the tap fits into your kitche

Many homes in Almeria, particularly those on private water sources, suffer from hard water which leaves its tell-tale chalky white residue in kettles, on taps and showerheads. Almeria is, in fact, one of the hardest water areas in Spain.  But what causes hard water, and can water softeners solve the problem? This no-nonsense guide is designed to give you the facts, without the marketing spin, so that you can be informed. What is Hard Water and Soft Water? If you have heard pe

If you live in Almeria you'll know the water quality can vary greatly from one area to the next, and even from one week to the next. Even if your water is mains supplied, the news of maintenance works nearby can make you groan in expectation of sudden burst of cloudy, gritty water through the household taps. Water that’s off-colour or containing visible particles are signs that your home would benefit from a sediment water filter. Sediment filters are ancient technology that,

Ruwa Reverse Osmosis water filter We had an email from a homeowner in Lorca with a private water supply to his house in the campo. The gentleman was struggling with extreme limescale build-up - so bad that he had replaced his kettle three times in the past year. Limescale was affecting taps, appliances and showers. In a sure sign that the water quality in his area was poor, even the gentleman’s dogs refused to drink the tap water. The water was being drawn from an unknown sou

It’s not the case that every home needs a water softener and a water filter. A water softener targets hardness minerals (calcium and magnesium), which cause limescale whereas a water filter addresses other contaminants such as heavy metals, nitrates and pesticides, as well as taste and odour issues in drinking water.

Ceramic filters are great 'polishers' of water that is already of fairly high quality, improving taste and odour and removing some basic contaminants, but they are a two hundred year old technology that cannot combat modern man-made dissolved chemicals, salts and a wide range of heavy metals.

If you’ve ever contemplated buying a water filter and searched for options in Spain, you’ve likely encountered numerous companies promising crystal-clear, pure, and safe drinking water. However, the reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all water filter solution.

In Almeria, no two homes have the same issues with water. Even neighbors can receive water from different sources and have different testing results. Sediment, Carbon, and RO filters all serve different purposes, from improving taste and smell to producing almost pure water. The key is using the right filter technology for your water quality. The starting point is a water test to help you choose the right system for your circumstances.

Although Spain's drinking water is regulated, and largely safe to drink, rural areas like Almeria have a few water quality challenges that range from contaminants to unpleasant taste and occasional cloudiness.

Hard water problems in Spain are common, and bad tasting tap water often the norm. You're left wondering - "Do I need a water softener, or a water filter?"