Quick answer
Both are WaterMark approved and filter every tap at around 50 to 60 litres a minute. Choose Ecopure ($2,499 installed) for the lower price, heavy-metal and limescale reduction stages and carbon filters that last up to 18 months. Choose Distillo ($2,999 installed) if chlorine, chemical tastes and smells are your main concern.
What they have in common
Both are whole-home systems fitted where water enters your property, both use three 20-inch filter housings, both are WaterMark approved, and both deliver around 50 to 60 litres a minute: Ecopure is rated at 50–60 L/min and Distillo at about 57 L/min. Both prices include a standard installation.
Choose Ecopure if…
- You want the lower price. It’s $500 less, installed.
- You have older pipes. Ecopure has a dedicated heavy-metal reduction stage using KDF 55.
- You get scale on taps and the kettle. Ecopure has a dedicated limescale reduction stage.
- You want long-lasting filters. Its two carbon stages last up to 18 months, and changes need no tools.
Choose Distillo if…
- You want a stainless steel finish. It has a 304 stainless steel cover and bracket that resist rust.
- Chlorine and chemical tastes are your main concern. Distillo lists chlorine, amines, phenols, detergents, herbicides and solvents among what it targets.
Filter changes
Ecopure: stage 1 every 6 months (up to 12), stages 2 and 3 every 12 months (up to 18). Distillo: sediment filters every 6–12 months, depending on your water and usage.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between Ecopure and Distillo?
Ecopure is $2,499 and Distillo is $2,999, both supplied and installed with a standard installation.
Are Ecopure and Distillo WaterMark certified?
Yes. Both systems are WaterMark approved.
Which has the higher flow rate?
They are similar. Ecopure is rated at 50–60 litres a minute and Distillo at about 57 litres a minute.
General information for homes on town water in Victoria. It isn’t a substitute for advice about your specific property or water supply.
