Including filter system and high-performance Haloacetic Acids filter.
Haloacetic acids form when chlorine used to disinfect drinking water reacts with natural organic matter, and you'll often see them listed as HAAs or in monitoring groups like HAA5 and HAA9. Because they develop during treatment and while water moves through pipes, they can be present even when water looks clear and tastes normal. Many Noma homeowners choose to reduce their household exposure by treating water at the point it enters the home so every tap is protected.
Haloacetic acids usually have no noticeable smell or taste, so you can't rely on your senses to know if they're present. Levels fluctuate with source-water conditions and treatment practices, so a single test can miss changes over time. For families in Noma who want reliable protection for drinking, cooking, and bathing water, small pitchers or under-sink filters may not cover every outlet; a whole-house system offers more consistent reduction throughout the home.
To reduce haloacetic acids across the entire home, a catalytic carbon whole-house filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Catalytic carbon works by adsorbing a range of disinfection byproducts—including HAAs—and can be installed on the main line so every faucet, shower and appliance receives treated water. When the system is sized for your home's flow rate, it can help lower HAA5 and HAA9 levels along with other chlorine-related byproducts without changing your routine.
A correctly designed carbon tank uses enough media and contact time to improve HAA reduction, since allowing water sufficient time in the carbon bed is important. Maintenance is straightforward—mainly scheduled media replacement—to keep performance consistent. Because the filter treats water before it reaches your plumbing, it can also help protect fixtures from chlorinated water while raising overall water quality; Mr. Pure Water can help Noma homeowners choose and size a catalytic carbon whole-house system to meet household needs.