Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems to control microbes. When levels are higher than desired it can give tap and shower water a distinct chemical taste or odor, and some Beacon Hill homeowners report drier-feeling skin and hair after bathing when an oxidizing smell is present. If your water suddenly seems harsher or more odorous than usual, chlorine dioxide is one possible cause to consider.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can create related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water appears clear; these are often more noticeable in hot water or after water has sat in pipes. If you rely on bottled water for drinking but still notice odors throughout your Beacon Hill home—in showers, laundry, or while cooking—treating water at the point of entry will address problems at every faucet and fixture rather than only at a single sink.
To reduce chlorine dioxide across an entire house, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Catalytic carbon media is designed to improve reduction of oxidizing disinfectants and to tackle taste and odor issues. Installed on the main water line into your Beacon Hill home, it treats all water used for bathing, cooking, and cleaning without changing how you live day to day, leaving water that smells and tastes cleaner throughout the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system balances media capacity and contact time to provide consistent reduction of chlorine dioxide and its byproducts, avoiding the inconvenience of multiple under-sink units or pitchers that don’t help showers and laundry. Mr. Pure Water can help Beacon Hill residents pick the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter for their home’s flow rate and water use. If you’d like confirmation before installing equipment, we recommend a water test to see whether chlorine dioxide is likely contributing to the issues you’re noticing.