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Sunshine Coast tank water specialists

Sunshine Coast tank water cleaning, filtration & BioCleanse experts.

Local specialists for rainwater tank homes, acreage properties and bore water — whole-home filtration, UV sterilisation, professional tank cleaning and AqueousPro™ BioCleanse pipework treatment. Backed by the national Pristine Water Systems brand.

  • Local Sunshine Coast team
  • Tank, filtration & water treatment specialists
  • Whole-home water solutions
  • Annual servicing & reminders
Servicing Noosa · Hinterland · Maleny · Maroochydore · Acreage homes
The honest truth about tank water

Tank water can look clean and still have problems.

A clear glass of water doesn't tell you everything. Tank, catchment, filtration, UV and pipework should all be considered together — that's the whole-system approach we take on every job.

Sediment at the bottom of tanks

Over months and years, fine particles, leaf matter and organic material settle and accumulate.

Bacteria risk

Wildlife, insects and decaying organic matter can introduce microbiological concerns into stored water.

Smelly or discoloured water

Off-tastes, odour or tint usually indicate something has changed in the tank, catchment or filters.

Dirty gutters & catchments

What reaches the tank starts with the roof, gutters, inlet and first flush — most issues start there.

Old pipework biofilm

In older homes, biofilm can develop inside household pipework and quietly affect water quality.

Filters & UV overdue

Cartridges and UV lamps gradually lose effectiveness — annual servicing keeps them performing.

What we do

A whole-system approach to tank water on the Sunshine Coast.

Tank, catchment, filtration, UV and pipework — considered together, not in isolation. That's how we keep household water consistently good.

How it works

A clear, six-step path to better household water.

From the first inspection to ongoing annual servicing — every step is documented and explained in plain English.

  1. Step 01

    Book a free inspection

    Tell us about your property, tank, filtration and water concerns. We confirm a time that suits you.

  2. Step 02

    On-site assessment

    We inspect the tank, catchment, filtration and UV system — and review any prior testing or maintenance history.

  3. Step 03

    Clean & sanitise the tank

    Where needed, we vacuum sludge and sediment and sanitise the tank — often without fully draining it.

  4. Step 04

    Test or review water quality

    Testing helps confirm what is actually in your water before any filtration or treatment is recommended.

  5. Step 05

    Install or service equipment

    Right-sized filtration, UV and — where appropriate — BioCleanse pipework treatment, installed cleanly and clearly.

  6. Step 06

    Annual servicing

    Reminder-based servicing keeps filters, UV lamps and the broader system performing as intended.

QuadClean™ · Premium tank cleaning

More than a tank washout — a four-stage professional clean.

QuadClean™ is the structured tank cleaning process we use on every job — designed to remove sediment, sanitise effectively and protect your household tank water with minimal disruption.

  • 01Inspect

    Tank, catchment, inlet, filtration and UV — documented honestly.

  • 02Extract

    Sludge and sediment vacuumed out with minimal water loss.

  • 03Sanitise

    Tank walls treated to support clean stored water.

  • 04Restore

    System restored, water checked and the job clearly documented.

Whole-system approach
What QuadClean™ is not
  • Not just a hose-out — sludge & sediment are vacuumed.
  • Not a replacement for filtration or UV — they work together.
  • Not a guarantee water is "safe" — testing confirms that.
  • Not a one-off — annual inspection keeps it working.
Household pipework BioCleanse treatment
AqueousPro™ BioCleanse
A supplementary pipework treatment — not a replacement for UV, filtration or tank cleaning.
BioCleanse · Pipework treatment
AqueousPro BioCleanse

Older tank water homes can develop hidden pipework problems.

Over time, biofilm can build up on the inside of household plumbing — a thin, sticky layer of biological material that can affect taste, odour and microbiological water quality.

  • Homes over 10 years old
  • Homes with an unknown maintenance history
  • Positive bacteria results from prior testing
  • Recurring taste or odour issues

BioCleanse is not a replacement for UV sterilisation, filtration or tank cleaning. It is a supplementary pipework treatment, recommended only as part of a whole-system assessment.

Filtration + UV

Filtration and UV work best together.

Filtration improves clarity, taste and sediment. UV provides microbiological protection. Both require annual servicing — and both rely on a clean tank and good catchment to perform.

Whole-home filtration

Twin and triple sediment + carbon systems sized to your household and water source. Improves taste, odour, colour and sediment — and supports UV by removing what UV cannot.

  • · Sediment removal
  • · Carbon polish
  • · Taste & odour
  • · Annual servicing
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UV sterilisation

Protect-UV™ whole-home ultraviolet sterilisation, installed with appropriate pre-filtration and serviced annually. UV provides microbiological protection when the rest of the system is right.

  • · Whole-home protection
  • · Annual lamp replacement
  • · Sleeve cleaning
  • · Pre-filtration check
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Note: filtration alone does not guarantee microbiological safety, and UV is not a replacement for tank cleaning or catchment maintenance. Water quality should be confirmed through appropriate testing.

Sunshine Coast authority

Built for tank water homes across the Sunshine Coast.

Our work is shaped by Sunshine Coast rainfall, heavily treed hinterland catchments, acreage properties on bore + tank setups, and the older homes that fill our local streets.

From Noosa and Eumundi hinterland to the Blackall Range, Maleny, Montville and Mapleton — we focus on what tank water actually looks like up here.

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Noosa & Northern Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore & Central Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Southern Sunshine Coast / Acreage
Local reviews

Trusted across Sunshine Coast tank water homes.

"Our acreage tank was overdue and we had a smell coming through the taps. The team explained the process clearly, vacuumed the sediment without fully draining it, and our water is noticeably better."
Emma R.
Doonan
"We moved into an older hinterland home and had no idea about the tank or filtration. They tested the water, replaced the UV lamp, upgraded our filters and now we feel confident drinking from the tap."
Jake & Sarah M.
Maleny
"We use Pristine Water Systems for annual servicing across several rural rentals. Reports are clean and clear, and the owners love knowing the tank and UV are being looked after every year."
Property manager — Noosa
Noosa Heads
"Friendly, on time, no upselling. They walked us through what our system actually needed — and recommended BioCleanse only after explaining why our older pipework would benefit from it."
David T.
Eumundi
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Plain English answers about tank water, filtration, UV and BioCleanse — written for Sunshine Coast homes.

Ready when you are

Book your free tank water inspection today.

We'll inspect your tank, catchment, filtration and UV system, talk you through what's working and what isn't, and recommend the right next steps for your home — no obligation.

Servicing Sunshine Coast tank water homes
(07) 5238 8182
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

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