Including filter system and high-performance Oxadiazon filter.
Oxadiazon is a herbicide used to control weeds that can sometimes make its way into source water. It’s usually present only at trace levels when detected, but many Hurlburt Field homeowners prefer to limit any lawn-chemical contaminants as a precaution. Because oxadiazon has no color or taste, the only way to know if it’s in your supply is through testing. If you want to protect every tap in your home, treating water at the point where it enters the house provides a straightforward, whole-house solution.
Even clear, good-tasting water can contain man-made organic compounds that are invisible without lab analysis. Oxadiazon tends to come from runoff or incidental contamination, not from the minerals that cause hard-water scale or staining common in parts of Florida, so typical hardness or sediment treatments won’t reliably remove it. A whole-house system installed for a Hurlburt Field home helps reduce oxadiazon exposure in showers, sinks, laundry and appliances—not just the water you drink.
For reducing oxadiazon, a whole-house activated carbon filter is the single most practical and effective option for most homes. Activated carbon works by adsorbing many organic compounds as water passes through the media, and because oxadiazon is an organic herbicide, carbon filtration is the preferred technology for this class of contaminants. When installed at the main water line for a Hurlburt Field residence, it treats all household water—showers, taps, and appliances—in one step.
To perform well, a carbon system needs sufficient contact time and an appropriate media type, such as catalytic carbon or high-capacity granular activated carbon formulated for broad VOC and herbicide reduction. Correct sizing matters for Hurlburt Field homes because high flow rates can shorten contact time and reduce adsorption if the tank is too small. Adding a simple prefilter helps keep sediment from channeling or clogging the carbon bed. Mr. Pure Water can help select and size a whole-house carbon filter so oxadiazon reduction is steady and reliable across every tap.