Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a chemical byproduct that can form when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect water. It’s distinct from chlorine, though it can arise for similar reasons—methods utilities use to keep systems free of microbes. Because chlorite stays dissolved, it won’t necessarily alter the taste, odor, or appearance of your tap water, so many New Upsala homeowners first discover it through a utility notice or a lab test rather than by sensory clues.
If chlorite levels give you pause, it can undermine trust in the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in at home. Some households in Polk County choose to reduce chlorite exposure for children or other sensitive family members even when the water seems acceptable. Simple pitcher filters and basic sediment cartridges aren’t usually sufficient; a whole-house solution treats incoming water once so every faucet, shower, and appliance in your New Upsala home receives the same protection.
For reducing chlorite throughout the house, catalytic carbon is the single most effective whole-house filter type. Catalytic carbon is designed to encourage reactions on its surface that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts more effectively than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, the system needs adequate contact time and the proper media to work reliably; a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank on the main line treats water before it reaches the rest of your home.
A whole-house catalytic carbon unit is usually placed after the main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and everyday water use without changing household routines. In hard-water areas like Polk County, pairing the carbon tank with a sediment prefilter can help prevent limescale and keep the carbon bed operating efficiently over time. With a single catalytic carbon system in place, New Upsala residents don’t have to manage multiple point-of-use filters or guess which taps are treated—Mr. Pure Water can size and configure the tank to match your home’s flow needs and water goals.