Including filter system and high-performance Total Organic Carbon filter.
Total organic carbon is a general measure of carbon-based material dissolved in your water, coming from things like decaying plant matter, algae, soil runoff, or small traces of everyday organics in source supplies. It often isn’t strongly odorous or flavorful on its own, but higher amounts can make water harder to treat and sometimes contribute to color, off-tastes, or mild odors. For New Harmony homeowners, TOC is a helpful gauge of overall organic loading in the household supply and why some properties notice changes in water quality over time.
You’ll also see this described as dissolved organic carbon because much of what shows up in testing is in solution rather than as visible particles. Even when water looks clear in a New Harmony kitchen or bathroom, these dissolved organics can be present and may react with disinfectants like chlorine, producing stronger pool-like smells or tastes. Organics can also encourage slippery or slimy buildup in plumbing and fixtures where water sits, which is one reason many local homeowners choose whole-house treatment to intercept organics before they reach every tap.
For whole-house reduction of total organic carbon, a catalytic carbon filter is often the most effective single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs a wide variety of organic compounds that contribute to dissolved organic carbon as well as many taste- and odor-causing molecules. Catalytic carbon is formulated to be more reactive than standard activated carbon, improving performance on some tougher organics and helping your home’s water feel cleaner from faucet to shower. Installed as a full-house system, it protects every outlet in a New Harmony residence rather than treating only one sink.
Reducing dissolved organic carbon with a single filter depends on having enough carbon media and sufficient contact time instead of a tiny cartridge that water rushes through. A correctly sized whole-house catalytic carbon tank can also cut chlorine taste and odor, which often become more noticeable when organics are present. To maintain consistent results for New Harmony homes, the system should match your household flow rate and be placed before the fixtures you want protected. Mr. Pure Water can assess your plumbing and recommend a whole-house catalytic carbon setup sized to address total organic carbon effectively.