Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite can form as a byproduct when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect water. It’s different from chlorine, but it can appear for similar reasons: protecting systems from microbes. Because chlorite stays dissolved, it often won’t alter the taste, smell, or appearance of your water, so many McLellan homeowners first discover it through a utility notice or a lab test rather than by sensory clues.
If chlorite levels leave you uneasy, it can affect how you feel about drinking, cooking, and bathing with your tap water. Some households in McLellan choose to reduce chlorite exposure for children or other sensitive family members even when water seems acceptable. Pitcher filters and basic sediment cartridges typically won’t address dissolved chlorite, which is why a whole-house solution that treats water at the point it enters your home is often the more reliable choice.
The single most effective whole-house filter type for chlorite is catalytic carbon. Unlike standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon is designed to encourage reactions on its surface that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts. Because chlorite is dissolved, you need sufficient contact time and the appropriate media to remove it consistently — a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank installed at the main line provides that treatment before water reaches the rest of your McLellan home.
A whole-house catalytic carbon system is usually placed after the main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and everyday water use without changing household routines. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can help preserve the carbon bed’s performance, but the catalytic carbon remains the primary stage for reducing chlorite. With one properly configured system, every faucet and appliance in your McLellan home receives the same protection — and Mr. Pure Water can help size and set up the tank to meet your flow needs and water goals.