Filter Cryptosporidiosis and Other Contaminants

Cryptosporidium outbreaks are on the rise in New Zealand, fueled by extreme weather and agricultural runoff, and, along with other common waterborne diseases, is affecting thousands of New Zealanders annually. This resilient parasite can easily find its way into water supplies, making anyone vulnerable, especially families using rainwater tanks. The health risks are real, and without the right protection, your loved ones could be at risk.

Our advanced filtration systems target contaminants like Cryptosporidium and Giardia, both of which can cause serious gastrointestinal issues. The filters also reduce chlorine to improve taste and odour, while our 0.2 Micron units can even address lead where necessary, ensuring better water quality. Feel confident knowing your family has access to clean, safe drinking water every day.

Understanding Cryptosporidium Contamination

Cryptosporidium is a waterborne parasite that causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including:

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Stomach cramps
• Vomiting
• Fever

These symptoms are especially dangerous for young children, the elderly, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Cryptosporidium often spreads through water contaminated by agricultural runoff and heavy rains, which carry harmful substances into water supplies. More frequent extreme weather, due to climate change, has increased the risk of contaminated water—especially for households that rely on untreated sources like rainwater tanks. Given these growing threats, effective water filtration is essential to safeguard the health of at-risk communities.

Is a Filter Necessary for Crypto?

Boiling water is one of the best ways to kill Cryptosporidium, which is why boil water notices are often issued in New Zealand. However, advanced filtration provides extra peace of mind, enhances flavour by removing chlorine, and tackles other potential contaminants like sediment that boiling alone cannot address.

Plus, Billi offers systems that dispense instant boiling water directly from your tap, making it convenient when boil water notices are issued. Many New Zealand households use rainwater tanks, which can harbour contaminants that basic treatment methods cannot effectively address. Advanced filtration removes these pathogens and pollutants, providing effective protection and ensuring your family has safe water.

Our Filtration Systems

We provide multi-stage filtration systems certified by international standards including NSF, Watermark, and WRAS to ensure high-quality water for your home. Our systems, in partnership with Europe’s largest water treatment products company, use unique Fibron X® technology to combine benefits of different types of filters through its graded density profile. All this means that our filters can remove harmful pathogens like Cryptosporidium and Giardia and reduce chlorine to improve water quality and taste.

As well as superior filtration, our systems feature energy efficient features like water cooling and Eco-Intelligence technology that optimises energy use, helping you save money and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, our systems include child locks for added safety. This combination of reliable filtration, energy efficiency, and ease of use makes us a trusted choice for New Zealand households.

Each model offers a unique combination of water options to suit different lifestyles, with our residential instant boiling dispensers including:

• Billi Home BCS: Provides boiling, chilled, and sparkling water—perfect for busy families or those who love to entertain, offering instant options for any occasion. With Billi Home BCS, you can enjoy safe, filtered water whether you need it hot, cold, or sparkling—all from a single compact unit.
• Billi Home BC: Provides boiling and chilled water. Great for families needing instant access to hot and cold water throughout the day, while maintaining energy efficiency. This model ensures you have clean, filtered water instantly available, simplifying daily routines.
• Billi Home BA: Supplies boiling and ambient water. Compact and efficient, this model suits smaller households or individuals who value simplicity and reliable access to filtered hot water. The Billi Home BA is an ideal solution for those who want reliability without unnecessary complexity.

All models include a space-saving under-bench design to maximise kitchen space and keep your counters clear. Maintenance is straightforward, with easy filter replacements and service plans available. Choosing our filtration systems helps reduce plastic waste, protect marine life, and lower your carbon footprint with energy-efficient technology.

Keep Your Water Safe with Billi

With rising contamination risks from agricultural runoff, extreme weather, and old infrastructure, ensuring safe drinking water is more important than ever. Our filtration systems are easy to install and maintain, offering reliable, long-term protection for your family. Let us help you achieve consistently clean, healthy water for your home.

Ensure your family’s health with quality water filtration. Contact us today or view our range online to secure clean water for your home or schedule a consultation to find the best filtration system for your needs.