Including filter system and high-performance Chlorate filter.
Chlorate is a byproduct that can form when certain disinfectants break down, and it can also be linked to some industrial processes—so it may appear in either municipal or well supplies depending on the source. Because chlorate is typically colorless and odorless, you won’t detect it by taste or smell. The only reliable way to know what’s in your Cox water is to test it and follow a clear treatment plan based on the results.
When testing shows higher levels of chlorate, many Cox homeowners prefer a solution that protects the whole house instead of treating one tap. Whole-house treatment matters because water is used throughout the day for cooking, ice makers, brushing teeth and bathing. Treating water at the point it enters your home also simplifies upkeep compared with installing multiple point-of-use devices, and a properly designed system keeps treatment consistent as supply conditions change.
A dedicated reverse osmosis (RO) system is one of the most effective single-filter options for reducing chlorate because the RO membrane rejects many dissolved ions and oxidized byproducts. Chlorate behaves like a dissolved ion in water, which RO membranes are designed to target. In a whole-house configuration the RO membrane is the central treatment stage, producing treated water for household use while sending the concentrated waste stream to drain; correct sizing is important to maintain flow and performance for everyday demand in your Cox home.
Whole-house RO systems generally include prefiltration to protect the membrane and keep it operating efficiently. Sediment and carbon prefilters remove particles and other oxidizers that can shorten membrane life, while the RO membrane handles chlorate reduction. Because RO generates a wastewater stream, planning the installation in Cox focuses on drain access and on storage or delivery options to provide steady pressure. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and household usage to help determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your home.