Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a byproduct that can form when water systems use chlorine dioxide for disinfection. It’s distinct from chlorine, though it can appear for similar treatment reasons, and because it stays dissolved it often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of tap water. In Harlem, many homeowners first hear about chlorite from a utility report, a private well test, or routine sampling after storm season where groundwater and wells can be affected.
If you’d rather limit chlorite in the water your family cooks with, drinks, and bathes in, a whole-house approach gives consistent protection at every faucet and shower. Simple pitchers and basic sediment cartridges usually won’t address dissolved chlorite reliably. For homes in Hendry County and the Clewiston area—where mineral-rich, hard groundwater and occasional storm-season impacts are common—treating water at the point it enters your home simplifies maintenance and protects appliances, plumbing, and family members alike.
The single most effective whole-house filter type for reducing chlorite is catalytic carbon. This specialized carbon promotes reactions on its surface that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts better than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, you also need sufficient contact time and the correct media to remove it consistently; a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank placed on the main supply line provides that treatment before water circulates through the home.
A catalytic carbon whole-house system is usually installed after the main shutoff to protect plumbing, fixtures, and everyday water use without changing daily routines. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter is recommended when hard, mineral-rich groundwater or well turbidity is present so the carbon bed stays effective longer. With one properly sized tank, every tap in your Harlem home receives treated water—Mr. Pure Water can assess flow needs and recommend the right catalytic carbon configuration for your household.