Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a byproduct that can form when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect water; it’s different from chlorine but can appear for similar treatment reasons. Because chlorite stays dissolved, it often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of tap water, so many Bascom homeowners only discover it from a utility notice or a lab test. Knowing what chlorite is helps you decide whether additional treatment makes sense for your household.
If you or your family feel uneasy about chlorite levels, reducing exposure can bring peace of mind for cooking, drinking, and bathing around Bascom. Point-of-use pitchers or simple sediment cartridges usually won’t address dissolved chlorite effectively. That’s why many local residents choose a whole-house solution — it treats water once at the entry point so every faucet, shower, and appliance in your home receives the same consistent protection.
The most effective single whole-house filter for chlorite is catalytic carbon. This specialized carbon promotes chemical reactions on its surface that help reduce certain oxidizing byproducts more effectively than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, the system needs adequate contact time and properly sized media to work reliably — a catalytic carbon tank installed on the main line before water circulates through your Bascom home provides that treatment.
A whole-house catalytic carbon system is installed after your main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and daily water use without changing how you live in Bascom. It’s commonly paired with a sediment prefilter to preserve the carbon bed, but the catalytic carbon remains the primary stage for reducing chlorite. With one correctly sized system, you avoid multiple point-of-use devices and ensure every tap is treated; Mr. Pure Water can help select the right tank size and setup for your household’s flow and needs.