Including filter system and high-performance Chloramine filter.
Many utilities use chloramine as a long-lasting disinfectant to protect water as it moves through pipes — you might also see it called chloramines. While effective for distribution systems, chloramine can leave a faint chemical taste or odor and is generally tougher to remove than simple chlorine. Wausau homeowners often notice these effects in their drinking water, showers and laundry when a treated-water character is present.
Chloramine exists in different chemical forms — monochloramine, dichloramine, and trichloramine — and shifts between them can change how strong an odor is or how water feels on skin and hair. Small daily tasks like making coffee, brushing teeth, or bathing can seem less pleasant when the residual is noticeable. For residents of Wausau who want consistent improvement at every tap, treating incoming water where it enters the house is an effective, whole-home strategy.
When a single whole-house filter is preferred, a catalytic carbon system is usually the best choice for reducing chloramine. Unlike standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon is formulated to break down chloramine more efficiently as water passes through the media. Installed as one tank with a primary catalytic carbon bed, it treats water used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and laundry throughout your Wausau home.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon filter provides the contact time needed for both chloramine conversion and adsorption as water flows to fixtures. This improves taste and odor and lowers disinfectant byproducts that contribute to that treated-water character. Because monochloramine, dichloramine, and trichloramine can behave differently, proper sizing and flow-rate matching are important for reliable results; Mr. Pure Water can recommend a catalytic carbon whole-house setup tailored to your Wausau household’s water demand and plumbing.