Including filter system and high-performance Chlorate filter.
Chlorate is a chemical byproduct that can appear in drinking water when certain disinfectants break down or from some industrial sources, so it may be found in either municipal or private well supplies. It’s usually colorless and odorless, so you won’t detect it by taste or smell alone. The only reliable way to know whether chlorate is present in your Franjo home’s water is to have it tested and then follow a clear treatment plan based on those results.
When a test indicates elevated chlorate, many Franjo homeowners prefer a solution that treats water at the point it enters the house so every tap — for cooking, ice, brushing teeth and bathing — receives the same protection. A whole-house system avoids the need for multiple under-sink units and makes ongoing maintenance simpler by centralizing treatment. This approach also helps keep treatment consistent as local water conditions change with seasons in our humid subtropical climate.
For reducing chlorate, a dedicated reverse osmosis system is among the most effective single-filter options because its semipermeable membrane rejects many dissolved ions and oxidized byproducts. Chlorate behaves like a dissolved ion, so RO is well suited to target it. In a whole-house installation the RO membrane provides the primary treatment stage, producing treated water for household use while concentrating the rejected stream for drainage; correct sizing is important to preserve flow and performance for typical Franjo daily demand.
A whole-house reverse osmosis layout usually includes prefiltration to protect the membrane and keep it functioning efficiently. Sediment and carbon prefilters remove particles and other oxidizers that could shorten membrane life, leaving the RO membrane to handle chlorate reduction. Because RO systems produce a wastewater stream, planning the installation around drain access and storage or delivery needs is essential to maintain steady pressure. Mr. Pure Water can review your Franjo water test and usage to determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your home.