Including filter system and high-performance Total Organic Carbon filter.
Total organic carbon is a general measurement of carbon-based material dissolved in water. It often originates from things like decomposing plant matter, algae, soil runoff or trace organic compounds that enter source water. Alone it may not always cause a noticeable smell or taste, but higher concentrations can make water harder to treat and may contribute to discoloration, odors or an off flavor. For Liberty homeowners, testing for total organic carbon is a helpful way to gauge overall organic loading in your household supply.
You’ll also see this referred to as dissolved organic carbon, because much of it exists in solution rather than as visible particles. Even visually clear water can contain these organics, which can react with disinfectants like chlorine and sometimes create stronger pool-like tastes or smells. Organic material can also encourage slime or biofilm buildup inside plumbing and fixtures where water stands. That’s why many families in Liberty prefer whole-house treatment that reduces organics before they reach every faucet and showerhead.
For whole-house reduction of total organic carbon, a catalytic carbon filter is commonly the most effective single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs a wide variety of organic compounds that make up dissolved organic carbon and also captures many taste- and odor-causing molecules. Catalytic carbon is designed to be more reactive than standard activated carbon, which can improve removal of some tougher organics and help your home’s water feel and taste cleaner from the tap to the shower. Installed as a whole-house tank, it treats all incoming water so every outlet in your Liberty home benefits.
Lowering dissolved organic carbon with a single filter depends on having enough carbon media and sufficient contact time—more effective than a small, fast-flow cartridge. A correctly sized whole-house catalytic carbon tank can also lessen chlorine taste and odor, often more pronounced when organics are present. To maintain consistent results, the system should be sized for your home’s flow and water use and placed ahead of the plumbing you most want to protect. Mr. Pure Water can assess Liberty homes and recommend a whole-house catalytic carbon setup tailored to reduce total organic carbon throughout your house.