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 appearing after chlorine or chloramine reacts with organic material in the source water. Because it forms during treatment, it may be present even when water looks and tastes normal. Many Scanlon homeowners choose to address it as part of a wider effort to improve household water quality and peace of mind.
You won’t see dibromoacetic acid in a glass of water, but it’s one of the byproducts utilities monitor and manage, with levels that can change as source water and treatment practices vary. Boiling won’t reliably remove this dissolved compound, so point-of-use fixes aren’t enough to address every tap. A whole-house approach in Scanlon treats incoming water at the main line, lowering exposure from showers, faucets and appliances across your home.
To reduce dibromoacetic acid at the point of entry, a catalytic carbon whole-house filter is generally the most effective single-filter solution. Carbon media adsorbs many disinfection byproducts as water flows through the tank, and catalytic carbon’s increased reactivity can outperform standard activated carbon for some chlorine-related compounds. Installed on the main supply, this single-tank system helps protect showers, sinks, laundry machines and cooking water in Scanlon homes.
Removal depends on contact time, so choosing a whole-house catalytic carbon system sized for your household flow is important—homes with higher demand need larger tanks so water moves slowly enough for adsorption. Routine replacement prevents channeling and keeps the carbon bed functioning well. Mr. Pure Water in Scanlon can help size and install the right catalytic carbon system to match your family’s flow needs and goals for dibromoacetic acid reduction.