Chloramines Water Filters - reduces chlorine and chloramines taste and odor

In the past few years, many municipalities have been adding chloramines to the water along with chlorine to kill bacteria and cysts.  Chloramines are a combination of chlorine and ammonia.  They prevent THMs (trihalomethanes) from forming when mixing with organics in the water, and have a longer life than chlorine alone.  Unfortunately, chloramines are not as easy to remove as chlorine--they require a longer contact time with the media, and not everything can be removed, mainly the ammonia.  Fortunately, the ammonia levels are very low in the neighbor of parts per billion.  Unfortunately there are no cartridges that remove the ammonia.  Even reverse osmosis won't remove it. One solution offered by an engineer at Calgon Carbon, the manufacturer of catalytic carbon (an option with our whole house filters) designed to reduce chloramines, is to add triple the amount of chlorine to your water which would change the chloramines and the ammonia would be removed.  But this isn't a practical solution for drinking water filters.  Ammonia, even in very low levels, is a problem for tropical fish owners and those with Coy ponds. Chemicals are available to reduce the ammonia, however filters are not.

Our KDF/GAC filters will reduce the chloramines taste and odor.  However, we found a specially designed GAC carbon filter that will reduce more of the chloramines taste and odor than other types of carbon filters, so we are now offering that cartridge as an option in our water filter systems.  As an alternative, our double filters: under-counter Model UCD-CB and countertop Model CTD-CB will also reduce chloramines taste and odor using our KDF/GAC cartridge as a pre-filter followed by a 0.5 micron extruded carbon block cartridge.

In spite of what you may have read on the Internet, carbon block filters alone do not effectively remove chloramines, GAC (granulated activated carbon) in the special form, manufactured by Pentek, is effective in reducing chloramines taste and odor in a single cartridge. Extruded carbon block filters alone will only reduce some of the chloramines.  However, if you use a combination of GAC and carbon block filters and move the water through the filters at a slower rate, you can reduce the chloramines.  Also, chloramines can be reduced with catalytic carbon filter media.

The specialized GAC cartridge (CGAC) will reduce chloramines taste and odor in municipal water, rated at 3,500 gallons at 0.5 gallon per minute.  Performance test show it reduces chloramines levels from 3.0 ppm down to less than 0.5 ppm.  It's also rated at 30,000 gallons for chlorine reduction at 1.0 gallon per minute.

Model CTD-CH: Double Countertop Water Filter with a Special Carbon GAC filter - High Chloramines Taste and Odor and Chlorine reduction--$179.95

Sale Price: $179.95 [Suggested Retail Price: $230]
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Model CTD-CH - Designed for municipal water that contains a high level of chloramines and chlorine. This dual housing countertop filter features our KDF/GAC cartridge and a high performance granulated activated carbon cartridge designed for maximum chloramines taste and odor adsorption (rated to 3,500 gallons chloramine) and chlorine (rated at 30,000 gallons). It's tested and certified by NSF International for NSF/ANSI Standard 42 material requirements.  Click for the spec sheet.  It's protected against bacteria by the KDF/GAC cartridge. A diverter valve replaces the aerator on your faucet. In the regular position, water is sent through the aerator. For filtered water, turn on the cold water and rotate the plastic diverter valve knob (now a new more durable, long lasting, valve) - water is sent through the filter and out its own spout; a long reach spout allowing for placement flexibility on your countertop.  Metal components are NSF approved lead-free chromed brass.  Can be converted for under-counter use with our Faucet Kit ($59.95).  Includes diverter adapters, housing wrench, and chlorine test strips to verify when it's time to replace cartridge. 12" high, 5" deep, 11" wide. 3 year prorated warranty on KDF/GAC cartridge, 5 year on housings. Suggested Retail - $230, Sale Price - $179.95 plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.  Click for Installation Instructions.

Model UCD-CH: Double Under-counter Water Filter with a Special Carbon GAC filter - High Chloramines Taste and Odor and Chlorine reduction--$199.95

Sale Price: $199.95 [Suggested Retail Price: $270]
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Model UCD-CH - Designed for municipal water that contains a high level of chloramines and VOCs (volatile organic chemicals). This dual housing under-counter filter features our KDF/GAC cartridge and a high performance granulated activated carbon cartridge designed for maximum chloramines taste and odor adsorption (rated to 3,500 gallons chloramine) and chlorine (rated at 30,000 gallons). Click for the spec sheet. It's tested and certified by NSF International for NSF/ANSI Standard 42 material requirements.  Includes faucet, "faucet connector valve", high pressure polyethylene tubing, mounting bracket, and housing wrench. Quick-connect fittings make installation easy.  Includes chlorine test strips to verify when it's time to replace cartridge. 3 year prorated warranty on KDF/GAC cartridge, 5 year on housings. 12" tall, 10" wide, 5" deep. Suggested Retail - $270.00, Sale Price - $199.95 plus free shipping (continental US only). Installation Instructions. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.  Click to upgrade to any of our Designer Faucets for only $34.95 (Euro upgrade is $49.95).

Model UCD-CB: Double Under-counter Water Filter with Carbon Block - High Chlorine, Chloramines, Voc--$169.95 (this system was recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil)

Sale Price: $169.95 [Suggested Retail Price: $270]
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Model UCD-CB - Recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil! in his book Eight Weeks to Optimum Health.  Designed for municipal water that contains a high level of chlorine and VOCs (volatile organic chemicals). This dual housing under-counter filter features our KDF/GAC cartridge PLUS a high performance 0.5 micron extruded carbon block cartridge in the second housing. This is a high grade coconut shell carbon block filter offering high chlorine removal capabilities (20,000 gallons), high chemical and VOC reduction (1,200 gallons).  Alone reduces chloramines taste and odor, Giardia, Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, sediment and fine silt (replace yearly).  It's protected against bacteria by the KDF/GAC cartridge, though it isn't a problem because the dense extruded carbon block also inhibits bacteria.  Includes faucet, "faucet connector valve", high pressure polyethylene tubing, mounting bracket, and housing wrench. Quick-connect fittings make installation easy.  Includes chlorine test strips to verify when it's time to replace cartridge. 3 year prorated warranty on cartridge, 5 year on housings. 12" tall, 10" wide, 5" deep. Suggested Retail - $270.00, Sale Price - $169.95 plus free shipping (continental US only). Installation Instructions. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT. Click to upgrade to any of our Designer Faucets for only $34.95 (Euro upgrade is $49.95).

Model CTD-CB: Double Countertop Water Filter with Carbon Block - High Chlorine, Chloramines, Voc--(this system was recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil)

Sale Price: $149.95 [Suggested Retail Price: $230]
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Model CTD-CB - Recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil! in his book Eight Weeks to Optimum Health.   Designed for municipal water that contains a high level of chlorine and VOCs (volatile organic chemicals).  This dual housing countertop filter features our KDF/GAC cartridge PLUS a high performance 0.5 micron extruded carbon block cartridge in the second housing. This is a high grade coconut shell carbon block filter offering high chlorine removal capabilities (20,000 gallons), high chemical and VOC reduction (1,200 gallons).  Alone reduces chloramines taste and odor, Giardia, Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, sediment and fine silt (replace yearly). It's protected against bacteria by the KDF/GAC cartridge.  A diverter valve replaces the aerator on your faucet. In the regular position, water is sent through the aerator. For filtered water, turn on the cold water and rotate the plastic diverter valve knob (now a new more durable, long lasting, valve) - water is sent through the filter and out its own spout; a long reach spout allowing for placement flexibility on your countertop.  Metal components are NSF approved lead-free chromed brass.  Can be converted for under-counter use with our Faucet Kit ($59.95).  Includes diverter adapters, housing wrench, and chlorine test strips to verify when it's time to replace cartridge. 12" high, 5" deep, 11" wide. 3 year prorated warranty on KDF/GAC cartridge, 5 year on housings. Suggested Retail - $230, Sale Price - $149.95 plus free shipping (continental US only). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.  Click for Installation Instructions.

New Product Model CTT-CH-F: Triple Countertop Water Filter, KDF/GAC, Specialized Carbon GAC (high chloramines), Fluoride Filter--$289.95 (free shipping) ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.

New Product Model UCT-CH-F: Triple Under-counter Water Filter, KDF/GAC, Special Carbon GAC (high chloramine), Fluoride Filter--$289.95 (free shipping). ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.

Chloramines Taste and Odor Reduction Cartridge

Filter CH.  High chloramines taste and odor and chlorine reduction. This is a CGAC specialized carbon GAC 10" cartridge will reduce chloramines taste and odor in municipal water, rated at 3,500 gallons at 0.5 gallon per minute. As far as I know, this is the only filter cartridge specifically designed to reduce chloramines without the use of other filters.  Performance test show it reduces chloramines levels from 3.0 ppm down to less than 0.5 ppm.  It's also rated at 30,000 gallons for chlorine reduction at 1.0 gallon per minute. Suggested Retail - $49.00, Sale Price - $34.95. ORDER NOW! VIEW CART/CHECKOUT.