Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in water systems to control microbes. When levels are higher than homeowners expect, it can leave a sharp chemical taste or an oxidizing odor at the tap and in the shower — something you might notice in West Kendall or after a long day in the yard. People also report drier-feeling skin or hair after bathing when that smell is present. If your household water suddenly seems harsher or more odorous, checking for chlorine dioxide as a possible cause is a practical first step.
Because chlorine dioxide reacts as it disinfects, it can form related byproducts that affect taste and odor even when the water looks clear. Those smells can be stronger in hot water or when water sits in pipes — so you may notice them more in showers near Dadeland Mall or when running the hot tap after laundry. Using bottled water for drinking won’t address odors throughout the house; treating water at the point it enters your Kendall home improves water used for cooking, bathing, and cleaning everywhere.
The most effective single-filter option for whole-home reduction of chlorine dioxide is a catalytic carbon system. Catalytic carbon media is designed to handle oxidizing disinfectants and reduces the taste and smell issues many Kendall homeowners report with hard, aquifer-supplied water. Installed at the main water entry, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter treats every faucet and fixture without changing how you use water, so showers, laundry and kitchen taps all benefit.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system balances contact time and media capacity to consistently lower chlorine dioxide and its odors — important in homes drawing from Miami‑Dade’s limestone aquifer and naturally hard water. It also eliminates the need for multiple under-sink units or pitchers that don’t help baths and laundry. Mr. Pure Water can match a whole-house catalytic carbon filter to your Kendall home’s flow rate and water use, and we recommend a water test first if you want confirmation that chlorine dioxide is contributing to the issues you’re experiencing.