Including filter system and high-performance Perchlorate filter.
Perchlorate is a highly soluble salt that can enter drinking water after moving from industrial or environmental sources into local waterways. Because it dissolves so readily, simple sediment filters or standard carbon systems often won’t remove it effectively. In Bascom homes you may not detect perchlorate by taste, smell, or sight, so the only reliable way to know if it’s present is through testing. If you’re worried about perchlorate, the aim should be consistent reduction at every tap in your house, not only at the kitchen sink.
Even when your water looks clean in Bascom, dissolved contaminants like perchlorate can still be there and may fluctuate over time. Many homeowners start looking into removal after seeing a lab report, receiving test results, or simply wanting peace of mind for cooking, laundry, and daily use. A whole-house solution removes the hassle of pitchers and multiple point-of-use units and gives consistent protection for the whole household. The most effective systems are chosen based on perchlorate’s chemistry and how it is best captured.
The single filter type most commonly recommended for perchlorate is a properly designed reverse osmosis (RO) membrane. Rather than trying to trap dissolved ions in loose media, RO separates water from many dissolved contaminants—including perchlorate—using a semi-permeable membrane. That makes RO a reliable choice when you want predictable reduction of a contaminant that stays in solution. For a whole-house setup serving Bascom residences, RO is combined with appropriate prefiltration to protect the membrane and maintain steady performance.
A whole-house RO system is configured to treat water before it reaches bathrooms, laundry, and the kitchen, providing uniform reduction across your Bascom home. Prefilters remove sediment and other materials that could shorten membrane life, while the RO membrane removes perchlorate. Many homeowners also add post-treatment to polish taste and support overall water quality after RO. Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your Bascom water and recommend a whole-house RO arrangement sized to your household’s demand and conditions.