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 it can leave a distinct chemical taste and odor at the tap and in the shower, and some people notice drier-feeling skin or hair after bathing. If your Salem home’s water suddenly seems harsher or has a stronger oxidizing smell, chlorine dioxide and its effects are worth considering as a possible cause.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive it can form related byproducts while working in the distribution system. Those byproducts can affect taste and smell even when water looks clear, and they’re often more noticeable in hot water or after water has sat in pipes. If you’re in Salem and find bottled water helps for drinking but odors and tastes persist in showers or laundry, treating water at the point where it enters your home will address the whole-house impact.
To reduce chlorine dioxide throughout a residence, a whole-house catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter solution. Carbon media is commonly used to lower disinfectants and improve taste and odor, and catalytic carbon is specially designed to work better with certain oxidizing compounds. Installed at your Salem home’s main water line, this system treats every faucet and fixture so you notice cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water throughout the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system prioritizes contact time and media capacity for steady chlorine dioxide reduction and avoids the inconvenience of multiple under-sink devices or pitchers that don’t treat showers and laundry. Mr. Pure Water can help Salem homeowners choose the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter based on flow rate and household use. If you’d like confirmation first, we can perform a water test to determine whether chlorine dioxide is likely contributing to the issues you’re experiencing.