Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a potent disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems to control microbes. When its levels are higher than desired, you may notice a chemical taste or an oxidizing odor at the tap or in the shower — things Merritt Island homeowners sometimes flag when bathing or cooking. It can also leave skin and hair feeling drier after showers. If your water from municipal supply or a private well suddenly seems harsher than usual, 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 in clear water, and those odors may become stronger in hot water or when water sits in pipes. In Merritt Island houses — whether drawing from the mainland municipal system or a local well that can have higher mineral content — treating water at the point of entry helps address odors throughout the home. Whole-house treatment improves water used for cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning, rather than only masking the issue at a single faucet.
To reduce chlorine dioxide throughout a whole home, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Catalytic carbon media is designed to perform better with oxidizing disinfectants and is commonly used to improve taste and odor. Installed at the main water entrance, this system treats every faucet and shower in Merritt Island homes — from Dragon Point to Courtenay — without changing daily water use, delivering cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water across the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system emphasizes sufficient contact time and media capacity, which are critical for steady reduction of chlorine dioxide. It also spares you the upkeep of multiple under-sink units or ineffective pitchers that won’t help showers and laundry. Mr. Pure Water can size and recommend a whole-house catalytic carbon filter to match your Merritt Island home’s flow rate and moderate water hardness. If you’d like certainty before installing equipment, we can arrange a water test to determine whether chlorine dioxide or its byproducts are contributing to the issues you’re experiencing.