Chlorine & Chloramine Removal
for Houston Homes
Houston Water adds chlorine and chloramines to disinfect the water supply. While necessary for safety during distribution, these chemicals affect taste, smell, skin health, and form harmful disinfection byproducts in your home.
- Remove chlorine & chloramines
- Eliminate chemical taste & smell
- Reduce disinfection byproducts
- Protect skin & hair
Eliminate Chemical Taste & Smell
99%
Chlorine Reduction
7
Contaminants Above EWG Limits
Every Tap
Whole-Home Protection
$0 Down
Financing Available
Klaro's catalytic carbon filtration systems remove chlorine and chloramines at the point of entry — before water reaches any tap, shower, or appliance in your home. Catalytic carbon is specifically designed to break down chloramines, which standard activated carbon cannot effectively remove.
Chlorine in shower water is also absorbed through the skin and inhaled as steam — some researchers estimate that showering in chlorinated water can expose you to more chlorine than drinking 8 glasses of tap water. This is why whole-house filtration (not just a kitchen filter) is important.
The bigger concern is what happens when chlorine and chloramines react with organic matter in your home's water. This reaction forms disinfection byproducts (DBPs) including trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids — compounds that the Environmental Working Group links to increased cancer risk with long-term exposure. Houston's water contains TTHMs above EWG health guidelines.
Houston Water uses chlorine and chloramines (a chlorine-ammonia compound) as primary disinfectants to keep the water supply safe during distribution through Houston's extensive pipe network. While this is essential for public health, it means Houston tap water often has a noticeable chemical smell and taste.
Why Houston Water Smells Like Chlorine
Benefits
Remove Chlorine & Chloramines
Catalytic carbon filtration removes 99%+ of both chlorine and chloramines — the two disinfectants used in Houston's water supply.
Eliminate Chemical Taste & Smell
No more chlorine smell from your tap, shower, or dishwasher. Filtered water tastes and smells clean and natural.
Reduce Disinfection Byproducts
By removing chlorine before it can react with organic matter, carbon filtration prevents the formation of TTHMs and haloacetic acids in your home's water.
Protect Skin & Hair
Chlorine in shower water strips natural oils from skin and hair. Filtered water is gentler, reducing dryness, irritation, and damage.
Protect Appliances
Chlorine accelerates wear on rubber seals, gaskets, and internal components in washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters.
Better Tasting Food & Drinks
Coffee, tea, and food cooked with filtered water taste noticeably better without the chemical undertone of chlorinated tap water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between chlorine and chloramines?
Chlorine is a simple disinfectant added to water. Chloramines are formed by combining chlorine with ammonia — they're more stable and persist longer in distribution systems. Houston uses both. Chloramines are harder to remove than chlorine and require catalytic carbon filtration (not standard activated carbon).
Can I just use a pitcher filter for chlorine removal?
Pitcher filters (like Brita) can reduce chlorine taste and smell in drinking water, but they don't address chlorine in shower water, which is absorbed through skin and inhaled as steam. Whole-house filtration is needed for comprehensive protection.
Does carbon filtration remove other contaminants?
Catalytic carbon filtration is effective for chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, some pesticides, and certain industrial chemicals. It does not remove heavy metals, arsenic, nitrates, or hardness minerals. For comprehensive protection, combine whole-house filtration with a reverse osmosis drinking water system.
How long does the carbon filter media last?
Klaro's catalytic carbon media lasts 5–10 years depending on water usage and quality. We offer maintenance plans that include scheduled media replacement.
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