Including filter system and high-performance Dibromoacetic acid filter.
Dibromoacetic acid is a disinfection byproduct that can form when utilities treat water to control microbes, often after chlorine or chloramine reacts with organic material in the source. Because it’s created during treatment, it can be present even when water looks clear and tastes fine. Many Century homeowners choose to reduce this compound as part of an overall plan to improve household water quality and peace of mind.
You won’t see dibromoacetic acid in a glass of water, but it’s part of a class of byproducts that water systems track and manage, and concentrations can change with source water and treatment practices. Boiling doesn’t reliably remove it because it’s dissolved in the water, so point-of-entry solutions are the practical route. A whole-house approach in Century treats every tap — showers, faucets, and appliances — rather than just the kitchen sink.
To lower dibromoacetic acid at the point where water enters your home, a catalytic carbon whole-house filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many disinfection byproducts as water passes 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 single catalytic carbon tank helps protect showers, laundry, cooking, and all Century faucets.
System sizing matters because effective removal relies on sufficient contact time between water and the carbon. Homes with higher flow needs require a larger tank so water moves slowly enough for adsorption to work; routine carbon replacement prevents channeling and maintains performance. Mr. Pure Water in Century can evaluate your household’s flow and recommend the right catalytic carbon whole-house system to meet your goals for reducing dibromoacetic acid.