If every sip and shower remind you of a faint but persistent chlorine punch, you know the true cost of untreated water: unpleasant taste and smell that undermines your comfort and leaves your whole household reluctant to drink tap water or enjoy baths fully. This invisible enemy can dry skin, irritate throats, and leave a lingering chemical scent in your home’s air and on clothes. Don’t let chlorine’s harsh footprint dictate your daily water experience.

The system that fixes it

Meet the Pentair Chlorine Taste & Smell System—a purpose-built solution designed to erase the unwelcome chlorine flavor and odor from your home’s water supply. At its heart lies the Pentair-series backwashing control valve, a genuine brand component engineered to deliver reliable, automated cleaning cycles that keep your system running efficiently without manual effort. This valve precisely manages water flow and backwashing, ensuring optimal contact time with the filtering media and preventing channeling or media clogging. The entire setup is mounted on a rugged backwashing carbon tank, made to last and maintain peak performance. Inside, high-grade catalytic activated carbon serves as the active media, selectively adsorbing chlorine molecules and the volatile compounds responsible for their unmistakable taste and smell, restoring clean, fresh water with every use.

• Reliable Pentair-series backwashing control valve provides automated, efficient regeneration cycles
• Durable, corrosion-resistant carbon tank built for long-lasting performance
• High-grade catalytic activated carbon media designed specifically to adsorb chlorine and related compounds
• Backwashing design extends media life by flushing contaminants regularly
• Serviceable valve allows for easy maintenance and part replacement ensuring years of dependable operation

Pick your size

Select the size that matches your home's water demand and number of bathrooms to ensure effective removal of chlorine taste and smell throughout your entire household.

What it does for your home

• Eliminates lingering chlorine taste from drinking water and cooking
• Eradicates chemical odors during showers and bath time for improved comfort
• Protects skin and hair from drying and irritation caused by chlorine exposure
• Prevents the spread of chlorine scent onto laundry and household fabrics
• Safeguards plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances from chlorine’s corrosive effects
• Transforms your home’s water experience into one of freshness and purity

This system delivers tangible improvements in water quality that positively impact health, comfort, and your overall sense of well-being.

How the media works

The secret to removing chlorine and its unpleasant taste and smell lies in the high-grade catalytic activated carbon media inside the tank. Unlike ordinary carbon, this catalytic variant has been specially engineered to accelerate chemical reactions that break down chlorine molecules into harmless components. As water flows through the media bed, chlorine and the volatile organic compounds responsible for that sharp chemical odor become trapped on the carbon’s vast surface area. This process, called adsorption, effectively strips away the chlorine’s presence without adding chemicals or altering your water’s essential minerals. The backwashing action cleanses the media regularly, maintaining its performance and extending its lifespan so your water stays fresh day after day.

Why buy this system from us

• Equipped with genuine, serviceable Pentair brand control valves—ensuring reliability and ease of maintenance
• Free professional sizing tailored to your home’s exact needs anywhere in the US
• Complimentary US-based shipping with every order for hassle-free delivery
• One-brand, matched build guaranteeing each component is optimized to work seamlessly

Common questions

Q? How soon after installation will I notice the chlorine taste and smell are gone?
A The Pentair system begins filtering water immediately, so most users report a noticeable improvement within the first day of use.

Q? Can this system handle well water with chlorine added for disinfection?
A Yes, the catalytic activated carbon media is designed to adsorb chlorine effectively whether your water source is municipal or well water treated with chlorine.

Q? How often do I need to service the control valve or replace the media?
A The Pentair control valve is serviceable for long-term reliability. Media replacement intervals vary by water usage but typically occur every few years, with backwashing cycles helping extend media life.

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Prefer another valve brand? The same fix comes in Fleck, Autotrol, C-Series, Pentek and Pentair.