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. Whether water comes from a municipal system or a private well, chlorate is typically colorless and odorless, so you won’t detect it by smell or taste. The only reliable way to know what's in your Southmere supply is to test your water and follow a clear treatment plan tailored to your home’s needs and plumbing.
If testing shows elevated chlorate, many Southmere homeowners prefer a solution that treats every tap—kitchen, bath and laundry—because water is used for drinking, cooking, bathing and appliance use. Treating water at the point it enters the house avoids the hassle of multiple under-sink units and helps protect plumbing and appliances from hard-water scaling common in this part of Florida. A whole-house system gives consistent treatment as water conditions change seasonally in our humid subtropical climate.
For reducing chlorate, a dedicated reverse osmosis (RO) system is one of the most effective single-filter options, since the RO membrane rejects many dissolved ions and oxidized byproducts. Chlorate behaves like a dissolved ion in water, so RO is well-suited to remove it. In a whole-house configuration the RO membrane is the primary treatment stage, producing treated water for household use while sending the concentrated waste stream to drain; proper system sizing is important to maintain flow and meet everyday demand in Southmere homes.
A whole-house RO installation typically includes sediment and carbon prefilters to protect the membrane from particles and oxidizers that can shorten its life. Because reverse osmosis produces a wastewater stream, planning for drain access and storage or delivery is part of the install, especially in coastal South Florida homes that may draw from the Biscayne Aquifer and face hard water challenges. Mr. Pure Water can review your Southmere water test results and household usage to determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your home.