Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems that can leave a noticeable chemical taste or odor at the tap or in the shower. In Perkins, if your water suddenly smells or tastes harsher than usual, or your skin and hair feel drier after bathing, chlorine dioxide could be one of the causes to consider. These sensations are often more obvious when the compound is present at higher-than-desired levels.
Because chlorine dioxide reacts in water, it can create related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear; these off-odors are often stronger in hot water or after water has sat in pipes. If you rely on bottled water for drinking but still notice odors throughout your Perkins home—during showers, cooking, or laundry—treating water at the point of entry can address the problem housewide, not just at a single faucet.
The most effective single whole-house option for reducing chlorine dioxide is a catalytic carbon filter. Catalytic carbon media is designed to perform well against oxidizing disinfectants and is commonly used to cut disinfectant taste and odor. Installed where water enters a Perkins residence, a whole-house catalytic carbon system treats every faucet and fixture so you get cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water throughout the home without changing daily water use.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system emphasizes sufficient contact time and media capacity to provide consistent chlorine dioxide reduction, and it removes the need for multiple point-of-use units that don’t help showers or laundry. Mr. Pure Water can help Perkins homeowners choose a whole-house catalytic carbon filter suited to their household flow rate and water use. If you’d like confirmation before installing equipment, we recommend a water test to determine whether chlorine dioxide or its byproducts are likely causing the issues you’re experiencing.