Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite can form as a byproduct when chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect water, and it’s different from chlorine even though both relate to similar treatment steps. Because chlorite stays dissolved, it often won’t change the taste, smell, or appearance of your tap water, so many Placid Lakes homeowners first spot it only through a utility notice or a lab test. If your home uses groundwater or a private well—common in Highlands County—you may not notice visual cues even if testing shows dissolved byproducts like chlorite.
If chlorite levels make you uneasy, it’s understandable to want to reduce exposure for drinking, cooking, and bathing—especially when you have family members with heightened sensitivity. Simple pitcher filters and basic sediment cartridges usually won’t address dissolved chemicals like chlorite. In Placid Lakes, where many homes face hard water and mineral buildup, treating the water at the point it enters the house gives consistent protection to every faucet, shower, and appliance.
The single most effective whole-house filter for chlorite is catalytic carbon. This media is designed to encourage reactions on the carbon surface that reduce certain oxidizing byproducts more effectively than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved, you need adequate contact time and the correct media to achieve reliable reduction — a properly sized catalytic carbon tank installed at the main line provides that treatment before water circulates through a Placid Lakes home.
A whole-house catalytic carbon system is usually placed just after the main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and daily water use throughout your home without changing household routines. Pairing the tank with a sediment prefilter helps preserve the carbon bed—useful in areas with hard, mineral-rich groundwater like parts of Highlands County. With one whole-house system, you avoid juggling multiple point-of-use filters and ensure every tap in Placid Lakes receives the same treatment; Mr. Pure Water can help size and configure the right catalytic carbon tank for your flow needs and water goals.