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 desired it can give tap and shower water a chemical taste or noticeable odor, and some Stern homeowners report that skin and hair feel drier after bathing when that oxidizing smell is present. If your household water suddenly seems harsher than usual, chlorine dioxide is a possible culprit worth investigating.
Because chlorine dioxide reacts in the distribution system, it can produce related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water looks clear; these are often more apparent in hot water or water that has sat in pipes. If you rely on bottled water for drinking but still notice odors around the house, treating water at the point of entry in your Stern home can address the smell and taste throughout—improving water for cooking, bathing, laundry, and daily cleaning.
A whole-house catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice for reducing chlorine dioxide across a home. Catalytic carbon media is specifically better suited to handle certain oxidizing disinfectants and reduces associated taste and odor. Installed where water enters your Stern property, this system treats every faucet and fixture so your family notices cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water everywhere in the house.
An appropriately sized catalytic carbon system focuses on contact time and media capacity to deliver consistent chlorine dioxide reduction, and it avoids the inconvenience of multiple under-sink units or pitchers that don’t treat showers and laundry. Mr. Pure Water in Stern can recommend the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter for your home’s flow rate and usage. If you prefer to confirm before installing, we can arrange a water test to see whether chlorine dioxide is likely causing the issues you’re experiencing.