Including filter system and high-performance Perchlorate filter.
Perchlorate is a very soluble salt that can enter drinking water when it moves from industrial or environmental sources into waterways. Because it dissolves so easily, simple sediment filters or standard carbon units often won’t remove it completely. In Athena, homeowners may not detect perchlorate by taste, odor, or appearance, so testing is the reliable way to know whether it’s present. When perchlorate is a concern, the objective is steady reduction at every tap in the house — not just treating the kitchen faucet.
Even if your water in Athena looks crystal clear, perchlorate and other trace contaminants can still be present and may fluctuate over time. Many local residents begin exploring options after reviewing a water quality report or receiving lab results, or simply to feel more confident about the water used for cooking, bathing, and laundry. Choosing a whole-house system eliminates the need for multiple pitchers or point-of-use units and provides consistent protection throughout the home. The right system is chosen based on perchlorate’s chemical behavior and the methods that capture it most effectively.
The filter type most often recommended for perchlorate is a properly designed reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. RO removes many dissolved ions, including perchlorate, by separating water through a semi-permeable membrane rather than relying on loose media to trap contaminants. That mechanism makes RO a reliable choice for reducing contaminants that remain dissolved in solution. In a whole-house installation in Athena, an RO membrane is combined with appropriate prefiltration to protect the membrane and maintain steady performance.
A whole-house RO system treats water before it reaches your bathrooms, laundry room, and kitchen, delivering consistent reduction across the entire Athena home. Prefilters are used to remove sediment and other foulants that could shorten membrane life, while the RO membrane handles the bulk of perchlorate reduction. Many homeowners opt for a post-treatment stage to improve taste and polish overall water quality after RO. Mr. Pure Water can help assess your local water conditions and recommend the right whole-house RO configuration for your household’s needs.