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 levels are higher than desired, you may notice a chemical taste or a sharp odor at the tap and in the shower. Homeowners in Lois sometimes report drier-feeling hair or skin after bathing when oxidizing smells are present; if your water suddenly seems harsher than usual, chlorine dioxide could be one of the causes to investigate.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can form related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water looks clear, and those effects may be more apparent in hot water or when water sits in pipes. If you’re already using bottled water for drinking but still notice odors or tastes throughout your Lois home, treating water at the point of entry makes a bigger difference. A whole-house system improves water used for cooking, bathing, laundry and general cleaning, not just at a single faucet.
To reduce chlorine dioxide throughout the house, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Catalytic carbon media is commonly used to reduce disinfectants and diminish associated tastes and odors, and it’s designed to handle certain oxidizing compounds more effectively. Installed where water enters your Lois home, it treats every fixture without changing your daily water use, leaving water that smells and tastes cleaner across the entire house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system emphasizes contact time and enough media capacity, which are essential for consistent chlorine dioxide reduction. It also saves you from juggling multiple under-sink units or relying on pitchers that don’t address showers and laundry. Mr. Pure Water can help select a whole-house catalytic carbon filter matched to your home’s flow rate and water needs in Lois, and we recommend a water test first if you’d like confirmation that chlorine dioxide is contributing to the issues you’re experiencing.