Including filter system and high-performance Total Organic Carbon filter.
Total organic carbon is a general measure of carbon-based material dissolved in drinking water. It often originates from things like decomposing vegetation, algae, soil runoff, or trace organic compounds that enter source water. While it may not always produce a strong taste or smell, higher concentrations can make water more difficult to treat and contribute to slight color, unusual odors, or an off flavor. For Hanson homeowners, total organic carbon is a helpful signal of organic load in the local supply and something worth addressing when you want consistently clean water at home.
You’ll also see this listed as dissolved organic carbon, since much of what appears on lab tests is in a dissolved state rather than visible particles. Clear-looking water in Hanson can still contain these organics, which may react with disinfectants like chlorine and sometimes produce a stronger pool-like taste or smell. Organic material can also encourage slimy buildup inside pipes and fixtures where water sits, so many local homeowners prefer whole-house treatments that reduce organics before they reach every tap and appliance.
When treating total organic carbon for the entire home, a catalytic carbon whole-house filter is often the single most effective option. Carbon media adsorbs a wide variety of organic compounds that contribute to dissolved organic carbon and many of the molecules that cause taste and odor issues. Catalytic carbon is designed to be more reactive than standard activated carbon, improving removal of some stubborn organics and helping water from the tap to the shower feel and smell cleaner for Hanson households. Because it conditions all incoming water, you get protection throughout your home rather than only at one sink.
Effective reduction of dissolved organic carbon with a single filter depends on using enough catalytic carbon media and allowing adequate contact time instead of forcing water through a small, fast-flow cartridge. A properly sized whole-house catalytic carbon tank can also cut chlorine taste and odor, which are sometimes more noticeable when organics are present. For reliable results in Hanson homes, the system should be sized to your household flow rate and installed at the main line before the fixtures you most want protected. Mr. Pure Water can help assess your needs and recommend a whole-house catalytic carbon setup tailored to your home.