Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems. When levels are higher than desired, you might notice a chemical taste or a sharp odor at the tap or in the shower, and bathing can leave skin or hair feeling drier than usual. In Franjo’s humid subtropical climate, those smells can be more noticeable during warm months; if your water suddenly seems harsher, chlorine dioxide is one possible cause to investigate.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can produce related byproducts that change taste and odor even when water appears clear. These effects are often stronger in hot water or after water has been sitting in pipes. If you already drink bottled water but still notice odors or off-flavors throughout your Franjo home—especially in showers and laundry—treating water at the point of entry is the most effective way to improve water used for cooking, bathing, and cleaning.
To reduce chlorine dioxide across the whole house, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Catalytic carbon media is designed to perform better against certain oxidizing disinfectants and helps reduce associated tastes and smells. Installed on the main water line into your Franjo home, this system treats every faucet and fixture so you get cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water everywhere without changing how you use it.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system emphasizes sufficient contact time and media capacity to provide consistent reduction of chlorine dioxide. It eliminates the need for multiple point-of-use devices that don’t help showers or laundry. Mr. Pure Water can assess your Franjo home’s flow rate and daily water use to recommend the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter, and we can perform a water test if you want confirmation that chlorine dioxide is contributing to the issues you’re experiencing.