Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems; at higher levels it can leave a chemical taste or an oxidizing odor at the tap and in the shower. Atlantis homeowners may notice these changes when water feels harsher or when skin and hair seem drier after bathing. If your water’s taste or smell has shifted, especially in hot showers or after water sits in pipes, chlorine dioxide and its scent can be one of the likely contributors to check.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can create related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water looks clear, and those sensations can be more noticeable in hot water or standing lines. In Atlantis — where many homes use municipal water that’s hard and can promote mineral buildup — treating water at the point of entry helps address odors and tastes throughout the house. Whole-house treatment improves the water you use for cooking, bathing, laundry, and cleaning, not just what you pour from a bottle.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing chlorine dioxide across a home is a whole-house catalytic carbon filter. Catalytic carbon media is designed to perform better with oxidizing disinfectants and is commonly used to reduce both disinfectants and their associated tastes and odors. Installed at the main water entry, a catalytic carbon system treats every faucet and fixture in your Atlantis home without changing daily water use, leaving water that smells and tastes cleaner throughout the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system emphasizes sufficient contact time and media capacity to provide consistent chlorine dioxide reduction, and it avoids the hassle of multiple point-of-use devices that don’t help showers or laundry. Mr. Pure Water can recommend a whole-house catalytic carbon filter matched to your Atlantis home’s flow rate and water use, taking into account local hard water conditions. If you’d like confirmation first, we can arrange a water test to see whether chlorine dioxide or related compounds are likely causing the issues you’re experiencing.