Including filter system and high-performance Chlorate filter.
Chlorate is a chemical byproduct that can form when certain disinfectants break down, and it can also be linked to industrial processes—so it may appear in either municipal or well water depending on the source. It’s generally colorless and odorless, so you won’t detect chlorate by taste or smell alone. The only reliable way to know what’s in your Wausau water is through testing followed by a straightforward treatment plan.
If testing shows elevated chlorate, many homeowners in Wausau prefer a solution that treats every tap rather than just a single point of use. That approach matters because water is used throughout the day for cooking, ice, oral care, and bathing. Treating the water where it enters your home simplifies upkeep compared with multiple under-sink units, and a whole-house system delivers consistent protection as water conditions change over time.
For reducing chlorate, a dedicated reverse osmosis system is one of the most effective single-filter options because its semipermeable membrane rejects many dissolved salts and oxidized byproducts. Chlorate acts like a dissolved ion in water, which is exactly what RO membranes are designed to remove. In a whole-house configuration the RO membrane serves as the primary treatment stage, producing treated water for your home while sending a concentrated stream to drain, and correct sizing is important to maintain household flow and performance.
A whole-house reverse osmosis layout typically includes prefiltration to protect and extend membrane life: sediment and carbon prefilters reduce particles and oxidizers that can shorten performance, while the RO membrane handles chlorate reduction. Because RO produces a wastewater stream, installation planning in Wausau focuses on drain access and storage or delivery to ensure steady pressure. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and usage to determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your Wausau home.