Including filter system and high-performance Chlorite filter.
Chlorite is a dissolved byproduct that can occur when utilities use chlorine dioxide for disinfection; it’s different from chlorine but arises from similar treatment processes. Because it stays dissolved, chlorite often won’t alter the taste, odor, or appearance of tap water, so Westlake homeowners usually spot it only through a utility report or a laboratory test. In Palm Beach County’s hard-water environment, visible limescale can distract from dissolved contaminants, making testing the reliable way to know what’s in your water.
If chlorite levels worry you, it’s understandable to want cleaner water for cooking, drinking, and bathing—especially in a household with children or sensitive family members. Simple pitchers and basic sediment cartridges usually don’t address dissolved byproducts like chlorite. A whole-house system treats incoming water once at the main line so every shower, faucet, and appliance in Westlake’s planned community gets the same protection without constant maintenance of multiple point-of-use devices.
The single most effective whole-house media for reducing chlorite is catalytic carbon. Unlike standard activated carbon, catalytic carbon encourages surface reactions that help convert and reduce certain oxidizing byproducts, which is important for dissolved contaminants like chlorite. To work well, catalytic carbon needs appropriate contact time and correct media volume—so a properly sized catalytic carbon tank on your main service line is the reliable way to treat water before it moves through Westlake homes.
A whole-house catalytic carbon system is typically placed after the main shutoff to protect plumbing, fixtures, and daily water use across your Westlake residence. Pairing it with a sediment prefilter can reduce sediment and extend the life of the carbon bed, but catalytic carbon remains the key stage for chlorite reduction. Mr. Pure Water can assess your household flow needs, account for Palm Beach County’s hard water tendencies, and recommend the right tank size and configuration so every tap in your home performs as expected.