Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chromium-6 filter.
Chromium-6, sometimes called hexavalent chromium, is a dissolved form of chromium that can be present in tap water without changing its taste, smell, or appearance. Many Athena homeowners only become aware of it after reviewing a water quality report or test, since it isn’t detectable by the senses. It can enter water supplies through industrial processes or contact with chromium-containing materials, so understanding how it behaves and how it’s typically treated can give you added peace of mind for every faucet in your house.
Because chromium-6 is dissolved, a basic sediment cartridge won’t capture it — and many filters aimed at chlorine or particles won’t address hexavalent chromium either. Treating it effectively means using media designed for dissolved contaminants. A whole-house system for Athena properties treats water at the point of entry so showers, sinks, and appliances all benefit, rather than depending on a single under-sink filter for everyday protection.
For whole-house removal, the filter type most commonly relied on is a catalytic activated carbon system formulated specifically for chromium reduction. This kind of carbon is engineered to help convert chromium-6 into a form the media can capture as water runs through the tank, while also improving overall water quality throughout your home. The crucial detail is using carbon media selected for chromium-6 performance, not just standard taste-and-odor carbon.
In a correctly sized whole-house catalytic carbon filter for an Athena home, media contact time and flow rate are as important as the carbon itself. Mr. Pure Water configures systems so the filter provides sufficient capacity and exposure time to treat dissolved contaminants like chromium-6 at the point of entry, protecting every bathroom, kitchen, and laundry line without added daily upkeep — a practical, set-it-and-forget-it choice for many local households.
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