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 it can appear for similar reasons — part of keeping a water system free of microbes. Because chlorite is dissolved, it often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of your tap water, so many Florence homeowners first hear about it through a utility notice or a private water test.
If you’re uneasy about chlorite in your household water, it’s understandable: it can affect how comfortable you feel using water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Some families in Florence choose to lower chlorite levels as a precaution for children or other sensitive members, even when water seems fine. Standard pitcher filters or simple sediment cartridges usually won’t address dissolved chlorite — a whole-house solution treats incoming water once so every faucet and shower in your home receives consistent protection.
The single most effective whole-home filter for chlorite is catalytic carbon. Unlike standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon is designed to promote reactions on its surface that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts. Because chlorite stays dissolved, you need enough contact time and the appropriate media; a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank installed on the main line treats water before it reaches the rest of your Florence home.
A catalytic carbon whole-house system is usually placed after the main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and everyday water use without changing your routine. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can extend carbon life when needed, but the catalytic carbon provides the primary chlorite reduction. With one properly configured system you won’t have to manage point-of-use filters at separate taps — Mr. Pure Water in Florence can help size and set up the right tank and configuration for your household’s flow and water-quality goals.