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From DEWA
Water is desalinated and treated to high municipal standards by DEWA before entering Dubai’s distribution network.
Water in the UAE
A longer journey
than you think
Dubai’s water is desalinated and treated to high standards by DEWA. But after it leaves the mains, it travels through storage tanks, building systems and pipes — where heat, time and infrastructure can affect what reaches your shower.
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Storage
Stored in rooftop tanks, water may remain there for extended periods under the intense UAE heat before reaching your shower.
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Your building
From the tank, water travels through the building’s internal plumbing — older pipework can add sediment, rust and further heat exposure.
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Your shower
Water finally reaches your shower — the last point before it touches your skin and hair.
Everyday elements found in water systems
What can be in your water?
Water quality can be influenced by storage conditions, plumbing age and maintenance over time. Here are some of the elements that can be present in household water systems.
Legionella pneumophila
A naturally occurring bacteria that can develop in warm, stagnant water systems. It’s one of the most well-known waterborne bacteria, and can cause illness when tiny water droplets formed during showering are inhaled.
Mycobacterium avium
Can be present in plumbing systems that see irregular use, and is known to live within biofilms that form inside pipes and water systems.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Commonly found in household water systems, particularly where water sits for extended periods. It can form biofilms and may affect individuals with weakened immune systems.
Staphylococcus aureus
A common environmental bacteria found on many everyday surfaces, including plumbing fixtures and shower hardware.
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
A standard indicator organism used to monitor general water quality. Its detection usually points to fecal contamination or a problem elsewhere in the system.
Malassezia
A naturally occurring yeast associated with the skin and scalp microbiome, and a normal part of everyday environmental exposure.
Chlorine & chloramines
Added to municipal water for disinfection. While essential for safety, extended exposure can affect skin and hair over time.
Trace metals
Lead, copper and similar traces can enter water through ageing pipework, gradually accumulating as water travels through older building systems.
The final step
A cleaner, more
caring shower
This is exactly the build-up a CLEAU filtered shower head is designed to intercept. Working together, its two-filter system helps reduce chlorine, sediment and everyday impurities at the final point before water reaches your skin and hair.
Two filters. A bigger difference.
Handle filter
Activated Carbon
Fitted inside the handle, helping reduce chlorine and everyday sediment.
Head filter
Collagen & Hyaluronic Acid
Fitted inside the shower head, designed to be gentler on skin and hair.