Phone: 772-290-5223
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 772-290-5223
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 772-290-5223
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used to control microbes in drinking water systems. When it shows up at higher-than-desired concentrations, Harker homeowners may notice a chemical taste or a strong odor at the tap and in the shower. Bathing can leave skin or hair feeling drier, especially in our humid subtropical climate where odors can be more noticeable after hot showers. If your water suddenly seems harsher than before, chlorine dioxide is one of the possible causes worth investigating.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can create related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water looks clear. Those sensations are often stronger in hot water or when water has been sitting in pipes for a while. In parts of Harker served by private wells or rural supply lines, whole-house treatment at the point of entry makes a bigger difference than bottled water or under-sink filters, since it treats water used for cooking, bathing, laundry and everyday cleaning throughout the home.
To reduce chlorine dioxide across an entire house, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter is typically the single most effective option. Catalytic carbon media is commonly used to reduce disinfectants and improve taste and odor, and it’s designed to work better with certain oxidizing compounds. Installed where water enters the home, a catalytic carbon system treats every faucet and fixture in Harker without changing how you use water day to day, delivering cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water throughout the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system balances media capacity and contact time to provide consistent chlorine dioxide reduction, and it avoids the inconvenience of multiple point-of-use devices that don’t help showers or laundry. Mr. Pure Water can help Harker homeowners select a whole-house catalytic carbon filter matched to their home’s flow rate and daily water use. If you’d like confirmation before installing equipment, we recommend a water test to determine whether chlorine dioxide could be driving the issues you’re experiencing.
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