Author: Sam Licastro

Sam Licastro is the founder of BASELINE Water, a former plumber with previous experience managing at an ASX listed plumbing supplier. BASELINE ZERO is currently progressing through WaterMark certification against AS 3497.

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BASELINE ZERO Independent Lab Test Results

September 23, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | Leave a Comment

BASELINE ZERO was independently tested against NSF/ANSI 42 and AS/NZS 4020. See the chlorine reduction and safety test results in full.

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Whole home filtration

Are Triple Whole House Water Filters Worth It?

August 24, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | 1 Comment on Are Triple Whole House Water Filters Worth It?

Three cartridges hold little media. Why capacity runs short, and when a hardness stage can work against soft supply water.

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Do Water Filters Really Remove PFAS From Tap Water?

August 12, 2026 by Sam Licastro | Leave a Comment

PFAS certification tests named compounds on a new filter, not the safety threshold. Here is what the EPA and Water Corporation actually confirm.

Whole home filtration

Do You Need a Whole House Water Filter in Australia?

August 11, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | 2 Comments on Do You Need a Whole House Water Filter in Australia?

Australian drinking water guidelines are calculated on what you swallow only. NHMRC acknowledges skin absorption and shower inhalation, then excludes both. Here is what that means for whole house filtration.

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Are Drinking Water Guidelines Based on 2 Litres a Day?

August 10, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | Leave a Comment

Every chemical limit in Australia's drinking water guidelines assumes you drink two litres a day. Here is what that means if you drink a lot more.

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Is the chlorine in Australian tap water safe?

August 10, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | 2 Comments on Is the chlorine in Australian tap water safe?

Yes at supply levels. The bigger question is what chlorine turns into on the way to your tap, and how much your suburb carries.

Water hardness and softening

Do I Need a Water Filter or a Water Softener?

August 5, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | 2 Comments on Do I Need a Water Filter or a Water Softener?

Filters and softeners solve different problems. Your local hardness number decides which one you need, if you need either.

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Whole home filtration

What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Water Filter?

June 23, 2026 / October 27, 2026 by Sam Licastro | 1 Comment on What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Water Filter?

Falling water pressure is the warning. When a filter fails quietly, water can bypass the media without you noticing anything.

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