Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a potent disinfectant sometimes added to drinking water systems to control microbes. When levels are noticeable, you may detect a chemical taste or an oxidizing odor at the kitchen tap or in the shower, and some people in Taft report drier-feeling skin or hair after bathing. In our central Florida climate, where hard groundwater can already affect how water feels, a sudden change in smell or harshness is a good reason to look into disinfectant-related causes like chlorine dioxide.
Because chlorine dioxide reacts in water, it can create byproducts that change taste and smell even if the water looks clear. These effects are sometimes stronger in hot water or when water sits in pipes, so you might notice it more in showers or when running hot water for cooking. If you’re avoiding tap water for drinking but still experience odors throughout your Taft home, treating water at the point of entry will improve cooking, bathing, laundry and general household uses rather than just a single faucet.
For whole-home reduction of chlorine dioxide, a catalytic carbon whole-house filter is typically the single best option. Catalytic carbon media is designed to handle oxidizing disinfectants and to reduce associated taste and odor issues more effectively than standard carbon. Installed at your Taft property’s main water line, this approach treats every faucet and fixture so your family notices cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water throughout the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system emphasizes proper contact time and enough media capacity, which are crucial for steady reduction of chlorine dioxide. It also eliminates the need for multiple point-of-use devices that won’t benefit showers or laundry—important in Orange County homes where hard groundwater can contribute to mineral buildup. Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter for your Taft residence based on flow rate and household water use, and we offer water testing if you want confirmation before installing a system.