If you live in Austin, you probably love the lifestyle — the live music, the greenbelt trails, and the easygoing culture. But one thing most locals don’t love? The taste of the tap water.

From the faint chlorine smell to that metallic aftertaste, Austin’s water often doesn’t taste as fresh as it should. Even though the city treats the water to meet safety standards, many homeowners are turning to a drinking water system for peace of mind — and for water that’s as clean, crisp, and refreshing as it looks.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s in Austin’s tap water, how a drinking water system works, and why so many local families are making the switch.

The Truth About Austin Tap Water

Austin’s water supply comes from the Colorado River and Highland Lakes, which are naturally rich in minerals due to the area’s limestone landscape. As the water travels through these rock formations — and through miles of pipes and treatment facilities — it picks up calcium, magnesium, sediment, and trace contaminants.

To ensure the water is safe to drink, the city adds chlorine during treatment. While it effectively disinfects the water, it also leaves behind that familiar chemical smell and taste that many Austin residents can detect immediately.

In other words: Austin’s water is safe — but it’s not necessarily pleasant.

If you’ve ever filled a glass from the sink and thought, “This tastes a little off,” you’re not imagining it. That’s exactly why more homeowners are choosing a drinking water system to filter out impurities and enjoy pure, great-tasting water every day.

What a Drinking Water System Does

A drinking water system is designed to give you clean, safe, and great-tasting water directly from your tap. Installed at your kitchen sink (or wherever you prefer filtered water), the system connects to your plumbing and uses advanced filtration to remove impurities that affect taste, clarity, and quality.

Depending on your setup, a drinking water system can:

• Remove chlorine and its byproducts

• Filter sediment, dirt, and rust particles

• Reduce dissolved solids and organic compounds

• Eliminate unpleasant tastes and odors

• Provide clean water for cooking, drinking, and making ice

Essentially, it turns your everyday tap water into something you’ll actually want to drink — no bottles, no refills, no plastic waste.

Why Austin Water Needs Extra Filtration

Austin’s water may look clear, but it’s full of minerals and treatment chemicals that can affect its quality and flavor.

The most common complaints from local homeowners include:

• A strong chlorine smell or aftertaste

• Cloudy ice cubes

• Metallic-tasting coffee or tea

• Water that looks clean but tastes “off”

• A film or residue on pots and glasses after boiling water

These issues are the result of a combination of chlorine treatment and naturally hard water — both of which can make your tap water less than enjoyable.

A drinking water system tackles those problems right where they start, giving you better water for drinking, cooking, and everything in between.

The Benefits of a Drinking Water System in Your Austin Home

Once you install a drinking water system, the difference is immediate. You’ll taste and feel the improvement in every glass, every meal, and every cup of coffee.

Here’s what Austin homeowners love most about their system:

1. Better-Tasting Water

No more chlorine or metallic taste. Just clean, crisp, refreshing water straight from your sink.

2. Healthier Cooking and Beverages

Filtered water improves the flavor of everything you make — from coffee and tea to soups and pasta.

3. Safer Water for the Whole Family

A drinking water system filters out impurities and chemicals, providing peace of mind that what you’re drinking is truly clean.

4. Less Plastic Waste

Forget bottled water. You’ll have an unlimited supply of purified water right in your kitchen — no waste, no hauling, no recycling needed.

5. Long-Term Savings

The cost of bottled water adds up fast. A home system pays for itself by providing cleaner water at a fraction of the cost.

6. Convenience

No more refilling jugs or running to the store. Your purified water is always available, right where you need it.

Types of Drinking Water Systems

Not all systems are the same. The best one for your Austin home depends on your goals, budget, and water quality.

Here are the most common types of drinking water systems:

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems

Reverse osmosis is considered the gold standard in home water purification. It removes up to 99% of contaminants, including chlorine, fluoride, dissolved solids, and more.

Best for:

• Families who want bottled-water quality at home

• Health-conscious homeowners

• Cooking and drinking water that tastes exceptionally pure

Carbon Filtration Systems

Activated carbon filters are designed to remove chlorine, sediment, and odor-causing compounds.

Best for:

• Homes primarily focused on improving taste and odor

• A budget-friendly way to enhance tap water quality

Many Austin homeowners choose a reverse osmosis drinking water system for the kitchen sink and a whole home filtration system to treat all water entering the house.

How Austin Homeowners Benefit Every Day

A drinking water system isn’t just about convenience — it changes your entire relationship with water.

Here’s what our Austin customers tell us they notice most:

• Their coffee and tea taste noticeably better.

• Their kids drink more water (and less sugary drinks).

• They cook more confidently with their tap water.

• Ice cubes are clearer, cleaner, and free of that chlorine smell.

• They stop spending money on bottled water.

Once you experience it, it’s hard to imagine living without a drinking water system.

Why Austin Homeowners Trust Dupure

For nearly two decades, Dupure has helped homeowners across Texas — including right here in Austin — enjoy cleaner, softer, and better-tasting water.

Our drinking water systems are built to handle Austin’s unique challenges: hard water, chlorine taste, and mineral-heavy buildup. We take pride in delivering the kind of quality and service that keeps your water pure and your family happy.

The Dupure Difference:

• Systems engineered for Central Texas water quality

• Professional installation by experienced local technicians

• Ongoing maintenance and filter replacement support

• Friendly, transparent customer service

• Trusted by thousands of homeowners and builders across the region

When you choose Dupure, you’re not just buying a water system — you’re choosing confidence, convenience, and long-term peace of mind.

The Long-Term Value of a Drinking Water System

Clean water isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. And investing in a drinking water system means investing in your health, your comfort, and your home.

The long-term value includes:

• Significant savings on bottled water

• Fewer contaminants entering your body

• A more sustainable, eco-friendly household

• A boost in your home’s comfort and livability

Your home will feel more efficient — and your family will feel better knowing every sip is safe and refreshing.

Experience the Dupure Difference

Austin water might be known for its hardness, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with its chlorine taste or cloudy appearance.

With a Dupure drinking water system, you’ll enjoy fresh, clean, great-tasting water right from your tap — no filters to juggle, no bottles to store, and no second-guessing what’s in your glass.

It’s clean water, made easy.

Ready to Improve Your Austin Water?

Don’t settle for water that smells or tastes like chlorine.

Schedule your free in-home consultation today.
Our Dupure experts will test your water, explain your options, and help you choose the best drinking water system for your Austin home.

Cleaner, fresher, better-tasting water is just a tap away.

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