Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Total Organic Carbon filter.
Total organic carbon is a general measurement of carbon-based material dissolved in drinking water. Sources include decaying plant material, algae, soil runoff, and tiny traces of everyday organics that find their way into source supplies. By itself it may not always create a noticeable taste or smell, but higher levels can make water harder to treat and sometimes contribute to color, odor or an off-flavor. For Kern homeowners, TOC is a helpful gauge of the overall organic load in the local water system.
You’ll also see this listed as dissolved organic carbon, since much of what shows up in tests is in dissolved form rather than visible particles. Even when tap water looks clear in Kern homes, these organics can still be present and may react with disinfectants like chlorine, occasionally producing a stronger pool-like smell or taste. Organic material can also encourage slime and buildup in plumbing and fixtures where water stands, which is why many local homeowners prefer whole-house treatment to stop organics before they reach every faucet.
For whole-house reduction of total organic carbon, a high-quality catalytic carbon filter is often the best single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs a wide range of organic compounds that make up dissolved organic carbon and removes many taste- and odor-causing molecules. Catalytic carbon is designed to be more reactive than standard activated carbon, improving performance on some tougher organics and helping water feel cleaner from tap to shower throughout a Kern home.
The most important factors for lowering dissolved organic carbon with a single filter are sufficient carbon media and enough contact time, not a small quick-flow cartridge. A properly sized whole-house catalytic carbon tank can also cut chlorine taste and odor that become more noticeable when organics are present. To maintain consistent results in Kern residences, the system should be sized to match your home’s flow rate and water use and installed ahead of the fixtures you most want to protect; Mr. Pure Water can help select and size a catalytic carbon setup to target total organic carbon effectively.
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