Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a chemical byproduct that can appear in drinking water when systems use chlorine dioxide for disinfection. It’s different from chlorine, but it can be present for similar reasons—keeping water systems free of microbes. Because chlorite is dissolved, it may not change the taste, smell, or appearance of water from your Highland tap, so many homeowners first discover it through a utility notice or a lab test.
If chlorite levels concern you, it can undermine trust in the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in at your Highland home. Some families choose to lower exposure for children or other sensitive household members even when the water seems acceptable. Simple pitcher filters and basic sediment cartridges typically won’t address chlorite; a whole-house system gives uniform treatment so every faucet, shower, and appliance in your home receives the same protection.
The most effective single whole-house filter for chlorite is catalytic carbon. This media is designed to promote reactions on the carbon surface that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts more effectively than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, reliable reduction depends on sufficient contact time and the right media; a properly sized catalytic carbon tank on the main line will treat water before it moves through your Highland plumbing.
A whole-house catalytic carbon system is usually installed after the main shutoff so it protects Highland plumbing, fixtures, and daily water use without changing how you live. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can help preserve carbon performance over time, but the catalytic carbon stage is the primary chlorite-reducing component. With one correctly sized system, you won’t need multiple point-of-use filters or wonder which taps are treated—Mr. Pure Water can help select the right tank size and setup for your household’s flow needs and water goals.