Chlorine Reduction
Filtration focused on the chlorine taste and smell many homeowners notice on city water.
In short
Chlorine reduction uses carbon-based filtration on the main water line to help reduce the chlorine taste and odor found in many municipally supplied homes.
The Problem
The problem it addresses
Chlorine residual is what most homeowners are noticing when they say their water smells like a swimming pool.
- Chlorine smell in the shower
- Chemical taste in drinking water
- Water that affects the flavor of coffee, tea and cooking
How chlorine reduction works
Water contacts activated carbon media, which adsorbs chlorine and many associated taste and odor compounds.
- 1Water enters the carbon stage on the main line
- 2Chlorine taste and odor compounds are adsorbed
- 3Treated water is distributed throughout the home
Potential benefits
- ✓Can help reduce chlorine taste and odor
- ✓A more pleasant shower and bath experience
- ✓Better-tasting drinking and cooking water
Results depend on your water conditions and the system selected.
Who may need it
- Homes on chlorinated or chloraminated municipal water
- Households sensitive to water taste and smell
Installation
Installed as a stage on the main water line, often with sediment pre-filtration.
Maintenance considerations
Carbon media is replaced periodically as its capacity is used.
FAQs
Chlorine Reduction questions
Related
Related services
Carbon Filtration Systems
Carbon media that targets chlorine taste, odor and a range of taste-affecting compounds.
City Water Treatment
Residential treatment equipment for homes that receive municipally supplied water.
Whole-House Water Filtration
Filtration installed on your main line to help reduce sediment, chlorine taste and odor throughout the home.
Let's talk about your water
A free consultation is the fastest way to find out whether chlorine reduction is the right fit for your home.