Including filter system and high-performance Chlorine Dioxide filter.
Chlorine dioxide is a strong disinfectant sometimes used to control microbes in drinking water systems. When levels are higher than desired, it can leave a chemical taste or an oxidizing smell you notice at the tap and in the shower. In humid, hard-water areas like Union Park and greater Orange County, that sharper scent or the sensation of drier skin and hair after bathing can stand out more—so if your water suddenly seems harsher than usual, chlorine dioxide is one possible cause to consider.
Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can form related byproducts as it works in the distribution system, and those compounds can affect taste and odor even when water looks clear. The smell may be stronger in hot water or after water sits in pipes, which you might notice at homes near UCF or around Union Park after periods of low use. If you’re drinking bottled water but still smell or taste the issue throughout the house, treating water at the point of entry delivers benefits for cooking, bathing, laundry, and everyday cleaning across your whole home.
To reduce chlorine dioxide throughout a residence, the single most effective whole-house option is a catalytic carbon filter. Catalytic carbon is designed to perform better with oxidizing disinfectants and is widely used to reduce tastes and odors from disinfectant byproducts. Installed where water enters your Union Park home, this filter treats every faucet and fixture without changing how you use water, leaving water that smells and tastes cleaner throughout the house.
A correctly sized catalytic carbon system focuses on adequate contact time and media capacity, which are essential for consistent chlorine dioxide reduction—especially in hard groundwater areas like much of the Orlando/Orange County region. This approach avoids the inconvenience of multiple under-sink units or pitchers that won’t help showers and laundry. Mr. Pure Water can help select a whole-house catalytic carbon filter matched to your home’s flow rate and water use in Union Park, and we can arrange a water test if you’d like confirmation before installing equipment.