Including filter system and high-performance Chlorate filter.
Chlorate can form when certain disinfectants break down, and it may also come from some industrial activities—so it can appear in both municipal and well supplies. Because chlorate is usually colorless and odorless, you won’t detect it by taste or smell at your faucet in Old Town. The only reliable way to know what’s in your household water is through testing followed by a clear treatment plan tailored to your home.
If testing shows elevated chlorate, many Old Town homeowners prefer a single system that protects every tap rather than treating only the kitchen. That matters here because water is used constantly for cooking, ice, brushing teeth and bathing. Treating water where it enters the house simplifies upkeep compared with multiple point-of-use units and provides consistent protection as conditions change over time.
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 in water, which is exactly what RO is designed to remove. In a whole-house configuration the RO membrane is the primary treatment stage, producing treated water for the home while directing the concentrated waste stream to drain; proper sizing keeps flow and performance reliable for everyday household demand in Old Town.
A whole-house reverse osmosis installation typically includes prefiltration to protect the membrane and keep it performing well—sediment and carbon prefilters remove particles and other oxidizers that can shorten membrane life while the RO does the heavy lifting against chlorate. Because RO systems generate a wastewater stream, planning the installation around drain access and storage or delivery methods ensures steady pressure. Mr. Pure Water can review your Old Town water test results and usage to help determine whether whole-house RO is the right choice for your home.