Phone: 407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chromium-6 filter.
Chromium-6, also known as hexavalent chromium, is a dissolved form of chromium that can appear in tap water without any taste, smell, or visible sign. Many Fairvilla homeowners only become aware of it after reviewing a water quality report or private test. It can enter water through industrial activities or when water encounters chromium-containing materials; understanding how it behaves and how it’s treated can give you more confidence in the water coming into your Orlando-area home.
Because chromium-6 is dissolved, a basic sediment or particle filter won’t reliably remove it—those systems are aimed at solids rather than dissolved contaminants. In Fairvilla, where municipal water is often moderately hard, homeowners commonly have filtration for chlorine taste or scale, but that doesn’t necessarily address hexavalent chromium. Treating it effectively means using media designed to attract and retain dissolved contaminants; a whole-house system treats every tap, protecting showers, sinks, and appliances across your home rather than relying on a single point-of-use filter.
The single whole-house filter type most often used for chromium-6 reduction is a catalytic activated carbon system formulated specifically for chromium performance. This specialty carbon can help convert chromium-6 into a form the media can capture as water passes through, while also delivering broad improvements homeowners notice, such as better-tasting water throughout Fairvilla residences. The important distinction is using catalytic carbon selected for chromium-6 removal—not just standard carbon aimed at odor and taste.
Contact time and proper sizing are crucial for a catalytic carbon whole-house filter to treat dissolved contaminants effectively. Mr. Pure Water configures systems for Fairvilla homes so the media has sufficient capacity and exposure time at typical household flow rates, helping protect every bathroom, kitchen, and laundry line without extra daily maintenance. For many homeowners in the Orlando/Orange County area, a whole-house catalytic carbon system offers a practical, set-it-and-forget-it way to address concerns about hexavalent chromium while improving overall water quality.
407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
