Including filter system and high-performance Dibromoacetic acid filter.
Dibromoacetic acid is a disinfection byproduct that can form when water is treated to control microbes, often arising when chlorine or chloramine reacts with natural organic material. Because it’s produced during treatment, it can be present even when water looks and tastes normal. Avalon homeowners who want to improve overall water quality often choose to address byproducts like dibromoacetic acid as part of a broader home water plan.
You won’t see dibromoacetic acid in a glass of water, yet it’s one of the byproducts utilities monitor and manage over time; concentrations can change with source water and treatment practices. Boiling won’t reliably remove this dissolved compound, so relying on heat isn’t effective. For residents of Avalon, a whole-house approach can reduce exposure from every tap — showers, laundry, and faucets — rather than treating only a single point in the home.
To reduce dibromoacetic acid at the point where water enters your house, the most effective single-filter choice is a catalytic carbon whole-house system. Carbon media adsorbs many disinfection byproducts as water flows through, and catalytic carbon is a more reactive form that often outperforms standard activated carbon for certain chlorine-related compounds. Installed on the main line, a properly selected tank treats water used for cooking, bathing, and appliances throughout Avalon homes.
Contact time is key, so sizing the catalytic carbon system to your household’s flow is as important as the media itself. Homes with higher peak flows need a larger tank so water moves slowly enough for adsorption to work well; routine carbon replacement also prevents channeling and maintains removal efficiency. Mr. Pure Water in Avalon can help choose and install the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter to meet your flow needs and goals for reducing dibromoacetic acid.