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 after chlorine or chloramine react with natural organic material in the source water. Because it arises during treatment, it may be present even when water looks clear and tastes normal. Many Betts homeowners choose to address dibromoacetic acid as part of an overall effort to improve household water quality and peace of mind.
You won’t see dibromoacetic acid in a glass, but utilities track it as one of several regulated byproducts; concentrations can shift with source water and treatment practices, so tap water can vary over time. Boiling the water won’t reliably remove this dissolved compound. For homeowners in Betts, a whole-house approach targets water at every outlet — showers, laundry and kitchen taps — rather than only treating a single point.
To reduce dibromoacetic acid at the point where water enters your house, a catalytic carbon whole-house filter is generally the single most effective option. Carbon media adsorbs many disinfection byproducts as water passes through, and catalytic carbon is a more reactive form that can outperform standard activated carbon on certain chlorine-related compounds. Installed on the main line, a single catalytic carbon tank treats water for all faucets and appliances in your Betts home.
Effectiveness depends on contact time, so properly sizing a catalytic carbon whole-house system for your household flow is as important as the media choice. Homes with higher flow need larger tanks so water moves slowly enough for adsorption to occur; routine media replacement also prevents channeling and maintains performance. Mr. Pure Water can help Betts residents select and size the right whole-house catalytic carbon filter based on their flow needs and goals for reducing dibromoacetic acid.