Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite can form as a byproduct when utilities use chlorine dioxide to disinfect drinking water. It’s a different chemical than chlorine, and because it dissolves in water it often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of your tap water. Many Newport homeowners first hear about it through a utility notice or after seeing a lab result from a private test, since it can be present even when the water looks normal.
If chlorite levels make you uneasy, it can dent your trust in the water you drink, cook with, and bathe in. Families with sensitive members in Newport’s humid subtropical climate sometimes choose to reduce exposure as a precaution. Because chlorite is dissolved, simple pitchers or basic sediment cartridges usually aren’t enough; treating water at the main line with a whole-house system ensures every faucet, shower, and appliance gets the same protection.
The most effective single whole-house filter for reducing chlorite is catalytic carbon. This specialized carbon encourages reactions on its surface that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts more reliably than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, the system needs adequate contact time and the right media to work well—so a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank installed on the main line is the recommended approach for Newport homes.
A catalytic carbon whole-house system is usually placed after the main shutoff to protect plumbing, fixtures, and daily water use without changing your routine. In Newport, where harder groundwater and mineral scale can be a concern in nearby areas, pairing the catalytic carbon with a sediment prefilter helps protect the carbon bed and prolong performance. With a single, properly configured tank you won’t need multiple point-of-use devices; Mr. Pure Water can help size and configure the system to meet your household flow needs and water goals.