Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chloride filter.
Chloride is a dissolved ion that appears in many water sources and can also get into drinking water from things like road salts, water softener discharge, or industrial runoff. At home in Wausau you may first notice it as a salty or brackish flavor coming from your cold tap water. Chloride isn’t a microorganism, but elevated levels often signal higher dissolved salts overall—so if you use a private well or are paying attention to water quality in our area, it’s something worth testing for.
Aside from taste, chloride can play a role in accelerating corrosion of some plumbing materials and fixtures, especially when combined with factors like pH and total dissolved solids. Over time that can lead to pinhole leaks, staining, or shortened appliance life. Because chloride is dissolved, simple sediment filters and many basic taste-and-odor cartridges won’t remove it, so testing is the reliable way to know if chloride is elevated and which treatment will work best for your Wausau home.
Reverse osmosis is generally the most effective single-filter method for reducing chloride because an RO membrane removes dissolved ions rather than just particles. An RO system can noticeably cut chloride and other dissolved salts that cause a salty taste, which is why it’s recommended when the goal is lowering total dissolved solids instead of only addressing smell or sediment. Many Wausau households use RO at the kitchen sink for drinking and cooking water, since whole-house RO requires higher flow capacity and storage.
If you want a whole-house approach in Wausau, match the system to your chloride level and household demand—whole-house RO systems can be built to serve an entire residence but typically need prefiltration to protect the membrane and a storage tank for peak use. Remember that a water softener addresses hardness but doesn’t remove chloride and can increase chloride in discharge, so it’s not a solution for salty taste. Mr. Pure Water can test your water, identify the source of any salty flavor, and design a whole-house RO setup sized for your home.
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