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 distinct from chlorine, but it can appear for related reasons—water systems use disinfectants to control microbes. Because chlorite is dissolved, it often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of tap water, so many Frink homeowners first find out about it through a utility notice or a lab test.
If chlorite levels feel like a concern, it can undermine confidence in the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in around Frink. Some households choose to lower exposure for children or sensitive family members even when water looks and smells normal. Standard pitcher filters or simple sediment cartridges usually won’t address chlorite well; treating water at the point it enters your Frink home ensures every faucet, shower, and appliance receives the same protection.
The single most effective whole-house filter type for chlorite is catalytic carbon. This media is designed to encourage reactions on the carbon surface, reducing certain oxidizing byproducts more effectively than plain activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, achieving adequate contact time with the right media is important; a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank on the main line treats water before it flows through the rest of your Frink plumbing.
A whole-house catalytic carbon system is usually placed after the main shutoff so it protects your home’s plumbing and daily water use without changing habits. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can preserve the carbon bed’s performance over time, while the catalytic carbon remains the primary stage for reducing chlorite. With one properly configured system in place, Frink homeowners don’t need separate point-of-use filters at every tap—Mr. Pure Water can help size and install the right tank and setup for your household’s flow and water goals.