Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a byproduct that can form when utilities use chlorine dioxide to disinfect water. It’s a different compound than chlorine, but it can appear for related reasons — and because it stays dissolved, chlorite often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of your tap water. Baum homeowners usually find out about it from a utility notice or a private water test rather than by sensory cues.
If you’re uneasy about chlorite levels, it’s understandable — people want confidence in the water they drink, cook with, and bathe in. Many families around Baum choose to reduce exposure for infants, seniors, or anyone sensitive to disinfectant byproducts. Pitcher filters or simple sediment cartridges typically won’t take care of dissolved chlorite, so treating incoming water for the whole house ensures every faucet and shower receives the same protection.
The most effective single whole-house filter for chlorite is catalytic carbon. Unlike standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon is designed to encourage surface reactions that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts. Because chlorite remains dissolved, you need sufficient contact time and the right media — a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank installed on the main line provides reliable treatment before water moves through a Baum home’s plumbing.
A catalytic carbon whole-house system is usually placed after the main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and every daily water use without changing routines. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can extend the carbon bed’s life, but catalytic carbon is the primary stage that reduces chlorite. Mr. Pure Water can help Baum homeowners choose the right tank size and setup to meet household flow needs and water-quality goals.