Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a chemical byproduct that can appear in drinking water when utilities use chlorine dioxide for disinfection. It’s distinct from chlorine, but can be present for similar reasons — protecting water systems from microbes — and because it’s dissolved it may not change the taste, smell, or appearance of tap water. Sanborn homeowners typically discover chlorite from a utility notice or a private water test.
If chlorite levels make you uneasy, it can erode trust in the water you cook with, drink, and bathe in at home. Many Sanborn families choose to lower chlorite exposure for children or other sensitive household members even when the water seems normal. Standard pitcher filters or basic sediment cartridges usually won’t remove dissolved chlorite, so a whole-house solution treats water at the source so every faucet and appliance receives the same protection.
The most effective single whole-house filter for chlorite is a catalytic carbon system. Catalytic carbon is formulated to encourage reactions on the carbon surface that reduce certain oxidizing byproducts more effectively than standard activated carbon. Because chlorite is dissolved in water, you need adequate contact time and the appropriate media — a correctly sized catalytic carbon tank on the main line provides reliable treatment before water reaches the rest of your Sanborn home.
A whole-house catalytic carbon unit is usually placed after the main shutoff so it protects plumbing, fixtures, and daily water use without changing household routines. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can help preserve the carbon bed’s performance over time, while the catalytic carbon does the primary chlorite reduction. With one properly configured system in place, you avoid juggling multiple point-of-use devices — Mr. Pure Water can help Sanborn homeowners pick the right tank size and setup for their flow needs and water goals.