Including filter system and high-performance Chlorate filter.
Chlorate is a chemical byproduct that can appear in drinking water after certain disinfectants break down, and it can also be linked to some industrial processes—so it can turn up in either municipal or well water depending on the source. Because chlorate is generally colorless and odorless, you probably won’t detect it by taste or smell. The only reliable way to know what’s in your Hanson water is to have it tested and follow a clear treatment plan tailored to the results.
When water testing points to elevated chlorate, most Hanson homeowners prefer a single system that protects every tap, not just the kitchen. That’s important because water is used throughout the day for cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, and bathing—so treating it at the point it enters the home covers all uses. A whole-house solution also simplifies upkeep compared with multiple countertop or under-sink units and is intended to deliver consistent treatment as conditions change over time.
For reducing chlorate, a dedicated reverse osmosis system is one of the most effective single-filter choices because its semipermeable membrane rejects many dissolved salts and oxidized byproducts. Chlorate behaves like a dissolved ion in water, which is exactly what RO membranes are designed to target. In a whole-house configuration the RO membrane serves as the primary treatment stage, producing treated water for the home while diverting the concentrated brine to drain; proper system sizing is important to keep flow and performance suitable for everyday household demand in Hanson.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system usually includes prefiltration to shield the membrane and prolong its life—sediment and carbon prefilters reduce particles and other oxidizers that can shorten membrane performance, while the RO membrane removes chlorate. Because RO generates a wastewater stream, installation planning addresses drain access and how to store or deliver treated water to maintain steady pressure. Mr. Pure Water can review your Hanson water test results and household usage to determine whether whole-house RO is the right approach for your home.