Many municipalities treat their water with chloramine, a combination of chlorine and ammonia, to maintain safe drinking standards. Unlike chlorine alone, chloramine is far more challenging to remove and can lead to dry, irritated skin and aquatic environments that are harmful to fish and other sensitive organisms. If your water has a lingering chemical taste or causes discomfort when showering or caring for aquariums, it’s likely due to this persistent disinfectant.

The system that solves it

Introducing a whole-house catalytic-carbon chloramine filter designed specifically to tackle the tough challenge of chloramine removal. This system features a deep, high-capacity bed of catalytic activated carbon housed within a robust tank, ensuring the entire water supply to your home is treated effectively. It operates on a non-electric upflow or metered backwashing head, allowing the filter media to refresh without the need for cartridge replacements. Service is straightforward thanks to an integrated bypass valve that lets you isolate the system without interrupting your water flow. Available with Fleck, Autotrol, or C-Series carbon heads, or as a Pentek cartridge option, it provides flexible installation choices to fit different plumbing setups.

• Whole-house catalytic carbon filter tank
• Non-electric upflow or metered backwashing control head
• Deep bed of catalytic activated carbon media
• No cartridges to change or dispose of (except Pentek cartridge version)
• Bypass valve for convenient servicing
• Choice of Fleck, Autotrol, C-Series, or Pentek carbon head options

What it does for your home

• Effectively removes stubborn chloramine compounds that standard carbon can’t
• Gently treats skin, reducing irritation and dryness after showers and baths
• Creates a safer, healthier environment for aquariums and aquatic pets
• Eliminates chemical taste and unpleasant odors from your water
• Reduces harmful disinfection by-products often associated with chloramine
• Provides comprehensive whole-house water treatment for consistent quality

With this filter installed, every drop of water entering your home is softened of chloramine’s harsh effects. From drinking and cooking to bathing and watering sensitive aquatic life, you’ll notice a significant improvement in water quality. There’s no need to worry about skin discomfort or unpleasant water flavors; this system ensures water that’s clean, fresh, and gentle throughout your home.

Why it works

The secret to conquering chloramine lies in the media inside the filter: Centaur catalytic activated carbon. Unlike standard activated carbon, which primarily adsorbs chlorine and organic compounds, catalytic carbon is specially engineered to break the chemical bond between chlorine and ammonia in chloramine. Centaur media initiates a catalytic reaction that separates these components, allowing it to adsorb both the chlorine and the ammonia effectively. This dual-action process is essential because chloramine molecules are more stable and difficult to remove than chlorine alone. By targeting the bond itself, Centaur carbon ensures thorough and lasting chloramine reduction throughout your water supply.

Sizing it right

Proper sizing of your whole-house chloramine filter depends on your household’s water demand, peak flow rates, and the chloramine concentration in your municipal supply. Larger homes or those with higher water usage require a bigger filter tank and more media capacity to maintain effective treatment without pressure drop. The choice of control head also influences flow capacity and regeneration frequency. To ensure the system fits perfectly with your specific water conditions and plumbing setup, we offer free sizing assistance. Our experts will help you select the right tank size, media volume, and head model for optimal performance and longevity, so you never have to worry about under- or oversizing your filter.

Why buy from us

Our chloramine removal systems are built around trusted, widely recognized brand-name hardware such as Fleck, Autotrol, and C-Series carbon heads. These control valves are renowned for their durability, precise metering, and ease of maintenance. By providing matched one-brand systems, we ensure compatibility and straightforward installation. We don’t use sealed or proprietary cartridges that lock you into expensive replacements—instead, our deep carbon beds require no cartridge changes, reducing your ongoing costs and hassle. Plus, every order ships free within the US, backed by knowledgeable customer support ready to assist with installation and maintenance guidance. With our systems, you get proven technology, genuine parts, and reliable service all in one package.

Common questions

Q? Why can’t I just use a regular carbon filter to remove chloramine?
A regular activated carbon filter is effective at removing chlorine but isn’t designed to break the chemical bond in chloramine molecules. Chloramine’s stability requires catalytic carbon, like Centaur, which can catalyze the breakdown and adsorb both chlorine and ammonia parts, ensuring true chloramine removal.

Q? Will the filter remove chlorine completely, or just reduce chloramine?
The catalytic carbon media removes both chlorine and chloramine. Since chloramine contains chlorine bonded to ammonia, the filter breaks this bond and adsorbs each component, effectively eliminating chlorine residuals along with the ammonia portion.

Q? How often do I need to service or replace the carbon media?
The catalytic carbon bed is designed for long-term use without the need for cartridge replacement. Regular system backwashing renews the media’s effectiveness, and with proper sizing and maintenance, the media can last for many years before requiring replacement.

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