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Does a Whole-House Filter Remove Chlorine?
By North DFW Water Editorial Team · Published 2025-01-01
Activated carbon, contact time, and what to expect from a whole-house filter for chlorine taste and odor.
How activated carbon works
Activated carbon is commonly used to reduce chlorine taste and odor. As water passes through the carbon bed, chlorine is adsorbed. Effectiveness depends on the media type, the amount of carbon, and how much time water spends in contact with it.
Chlorine vs. chloramines
Some water systems use chloramines instead of free chlorine. Catalytic carbon is a specialized carbon designed to address chloramines more effectively than standard activated carbon.
What to expect
A properly sized, well-maintained carbon system commonly reduces chlorine taste and odor throughout the home. Media eventually needs to be changed; the schedule depends on water quality and use.
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