Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
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. Sources can include decaying plants, algae, soil runoff, or tiny amounts of everyday organic compounds that enter source supplies. While it doesn’t always cause a strong smell or taste, elevated organic levels can make water harder to treat and sometimes contribute to color, odor, or an off flavor. For Peters homeowners, TOC is a helpful indicator of how much organic material is present in the local supply.
You may also see the term dissolved organic carbon used interchangeably, since much of what appears on a test is in dissolved form rather than visible particles. Even crystal-clear water can contain these organics, and they can react with disinfectants like chlorine to create stronger pool-like smells or tastes. Organic material can also encourage slimy buildup in plumbing and fixtures where water sits. That’s why many Peters residents choose whole-house treatment to address organics before they reach every faucet and shower.
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 array of organics that contribute to dissolved organic carbon and many molecules responsible for taste and odor. Catalytic carbon is manufactured to be more reactive than standard activated carbon, which can improve removal of certain stubborn organics and help your water feel consistently cleaner from tap to shower in Peters’ humid subtropical climate. Because it treats all incoming water, the benefit extends throughout the house.
The best single-filter approach to lower dissolved organic carbon is a properly sized catalytic carbon tank with enough media and contact time—more than a tiny cartridge that water zips through. A correctly sized whole-house catalytic carbon system can also reduce chlorine taste and odor, which may be more noticeable when organics are present. To maintain steady results, the system should match your home’s flow rate and water use and be installed ahead of plumbing and fixtures you want protected. Mr. Pure Water in Peters can help size and select the right whole-house carbon setup to target total organic carbon effectively.
305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
