Including filter system and high-performance Picloram filter.
Picloram is a herbicide that can enter drinking water through runoff and movement in soil, especially around treated areas, and it’s not something you can see, taste, or smell. In New Harmony houses this often shows up only after a water test, so if you’re worried about unhealthy levels in your home, treat it as a trace contaminant issue rather than a nuisance like hardness. The usual remedy is to install treatment where water first enters the house so every fixture benefits.
Because picloram is made to persist to control vegetation, simple cartridge filters often struggle to remove it effectively. Homeowners in New Harmony who use water for cooking, drinking, bathing, and rinsing produce understandably want confidence their water is safe, and both private well owners and those on public supplies may choose extra protection if testing or nearby land use raises concern. A whole-house solution makes sure all taps are covered rather than depending on a single point-of-use filter that can be overlooked.
The most effective single-filter whole-house option for reducing picloram is a high-capacity activated carbon system, typically using granular activated carbon (GAC). Carbon media adsorb many organic chemicals, including some herbicides, as water passes through the media bed. Compared with small under-sink cartridges, a correctly sized whole-house carbon tank gives much longer contact time—important for better removal—and treats every gallon entering your New Harmony home, not just one faucet.
Because water chemistry and use vary from home to home, the right carbon media and tank size should be chosen based on your water test and household flow needs. Picloram reduction depends on factors like concentration, chemistry, and contact time, so system design is as important as the media itself. Mr. Pure Water can help New Harmony homeowners select and size a whole-house carbon filtration system so it performs during showers, laundry, and everyday use, and we can add prefiltration when needed to protect the carbon from sediment and maintain consistent performance.