When every sip or shower invites a sharp, unsettling metallic aftertaste, it’s more than just unpleasant—it’s a warning sign. Metallic-tasting water can corrode pipes and fixtures, leave stains on your dishes, and taint the flavor of your coffee and cooking. Beyond the nuisance, it compromises your comfort, inconveniences your family, and can silently degrade your plumbing system over time.

The system that fixes it

The C-Series Metallic-Tasting Water System is engineered precisely to eliminate that harsh metallic flavor at its source. At the heart of this solution lies the C-Series air-injection control valve, a sophisticated and genuine brand valve designed to optimize the oxidation process that removes dissolved iron and manganese. This valve not only manages the system’s cycles with precision but also ensures easy servicing and long-term reliability—a crucial advantage over generic or non-serviceable valves. Complementing the valve is a robust air-injection oxidizing tank, specially designed to expose iron and manganese to oxygen, transforming them into particles that the media can then trap and remove. The working media, Katalox Light oxidizing media, is a proven powerhouse for tackling the dissolved minerals that cause that metallic taste, guarding your water’s purity from tap to glass.

• C-Series air-injection control valve: genuine brand valve engineered for reliable oxidation cycles and easy servicing
• Air-injection oxidizing tank: enhances oxygen contact with iron and manganese for maximum removal
• Katalox Light media: high-performance oxidizing media that filters out dissolved iron and manganese causing metallic taste
• Durable tank construction: built for consistent performance and longevity in demanding water conditions
• Matched components: designed to work in perfect harmony for optimal water taste and home protection

Pick your size

Select your system size based on the number of bathrooms in your home to ensure enough media capacity to fully remove metallic-tasting minerals for your household’s water demand.

What it does for your home

• Eliminates the bitter, metallic aftertaste that makes water unpalatable.
• Prevents staining and corrosion on sinks, faucets, and fixtures caused by dissolved metals.
• Protects plumbing lines from buildup that reduces water flow and damages pipes.
• Improves the flavor and safety of drinking and cooking water.
• Enhances comfort in showers and baths, removing the unpleasant metallic feel on skin and hair.
• Reduces maintenance and replacement costs from metal deposits in appliances and water-using devices.

This system doesn’t just mask metallic taste—it removes the root cause, delivering clean, fresh water that restores your home’s water quality and your family’s peace of mind.

How the media works

Katalox Light is a specialized oxidizing media that targets dissolved iron and manganese—two primary culprits behind metallic tastes in water. When water passes through the media, the air-injection tank introduces oxygen, triggering a chemical reaction that changes dissolved minerals into solid particles. Katalox Light then traps these particles, filtering them out so your water tastes pure and is safe for everyday use. This media is highly efficient, long-lasting, and requires minimal maintenance, standing as proof that the C-Series system is a scientifically sound solution to a stubborn water problem.

Why buy this system from us

• Equipped with a genuine, serviceable C-Series brand head valve, ensuring dependable performance and easy repairs.
• Expert free water system sizing for homes across the US, guaranteeing the right fit for your household’s needs.
• Free shipping within the US—no hidden fees or surprise costs at checkout.
• Complete one-brand matched system: valves, tanks, and media designed to work seamlessly together.
• Dedicated support team knowledgeable about metallic-tasting water solutions to assist you.

Common questions

Q? How quickly will the metallic taste disappear after installing the system?
A The C-Series Metallic-Tasting Water System begins working immediately. Most homeowners notice the metallic taste disappearing from the first few gallons processed through the media, with full improvement by the time the system completes its first regeneration cycle.

Q? Can this system handle both iron and manganese causing the metallic taste?
A Yes. The Katalox Light media in the C-Series system is specially formulated to oxidize and remove both dissolved iron and manganese, the typical minerals responsible for metallic tasting water.

Q? Why is the C-Series air-injection valve important compared to other valves?
A This genuine brand valve controls precise air injection to oxidize minerals effectively and is serviceable, meaning if repairs are needed, parts are available. Many generic valves lack this feature, leading to system downtime or replacement.

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