WSP Whole House Carbon Filter - Chlorine Chloramine Removal

If your tap water tastes or smells like a swimming pool, that’s usually chlorine or chloramine added by your city to keep water safe. This whole-house carbon filter reduces those tastes and smells so every faucet gives you water that feels cleaner.

The problem you’re living with

When you turn on the tap, you might notice a sharp, chemical taste in your drinking water. Showers can leave your skin dry and hair feeling rough. You might see a faint odor like a public pool or feel that your coffee tastes off. Even rubber seals on faucets or aquarium water can suffer wear from these chemicals. That’s chlorine or chloramine left over from your municipal water supply.

Why it’s happening

City water systems add disinfectants like chlorine or chloramine to prevent bacteria during delivery to your home. Chlorine tends to fade quickly once water sits, but chloramine — a combination of chlorine and ammonia — sticks around longer. Chloramine’s stability means it’s harder for simple filters to remove. The way to confirm what you have is a quick call to your water provider or checking their latest water quality report. If it lists chloramine, you know your filter needs to handle that specifically.

What it’s costing you to leave it

Chlorine and chloramine don’t just affect taste and smell. They can dry out skin and hair after showers, make towels feel stiff, and reduce the lifespan of rubber parts in your plumbing and appliances. You might use more soap and detergent to get a good lather. Over time, that lingering chemical taste can make simple drinks like coffee or tea less enjoyable.

How this system fixes it

This filter passes all your water through a bed of catalytic carbon. This carbon grabs onto chlorine and breaks down chloramine molecules, reducing those chemical tastes and odors. It relies on a process called adsorption — that’s where molecules stick to the surface of the carbon bed. Periodically, the filter backwashes, flushing the bed clean and settling the carbon back in place, so it keeps working steadily without needing cartridge replacements.

What this system can handle

This whole-house carbon filter is built to handle both free chlorine and the tougher chloramine from city water supplies. It treats all the water going into your home, so every tap, shower, and appliance benefits. Its capacity is designed for typical household water use, with enough carbon and contact time to reduce disinfectants effectively before the water reaches your fixtures. If you have multiple bathrooms or higher water use, it can be sized accordingly to maintain good flow and performance.

What you actually get

The system includes a pressure vessel covered by a lifetime warranty, so the main tank is built to last. A bypass valve comes standard, allowing you to isolate the filter for service without shutting off water to your whole home — many competitors charge extra for this convenience. Also included is 10 feet of discharge hose for the drain line needed during backwash cycles. The control valve and electronics have their own manufacturer warranties.

Is this the right size for you?

This filter is suited for most homes supplied by city water with chlorine or chloramine disinfectants. If your household has many bathrooms or unusually high water demand, let us know so we can recommend a larger unit to keep water flowing smoothly. Conversely, if your water use is very low, a smaller system might be more efficient. We’ll help size it right based on your household and water details.

Living with it

Maintenance is straightforward but necessary. The system backwashes automatically on a schedule to rinse the carbon bed and keep it working well. You’ll need to connect it to a drain, and occasionally check the bypass valve and fittings. Because the carbon bed doesn’t need cartridge changes, upkeep is mostly about ensuring proper backwash and occasional inspection. The effort is modest and keeps your water tasting better long term.

What it won’t do

This carbon filter focuses on reducing chlorine and chloramine tastes and odors. It does not soften hard water or remove minerals like calcium or iron. If you have hard water scale, rust stains, or other issues, you’ll need a water softener or iron filter in addition. Also, it doesn’t remove sediment, bacteria, or chemical contaminants beyond chlorine compounds.

Why buy it from us

We supply durable, serviceable components, not sealed disposable units. The tank’s lifetime warranty means it’s built for years of use. Replacement parts remain available well into the future. We ship from Tampa with free U.S. shipping included in the price. You get real sizing help from people who work with water problems daily. Plus, there’s a 90-day money-back guarantee, so you can buy with confidence.

Included with this system

• Lifetime warranty on the tank. The control valve and electronics carry the manufacturer's own warranty.
• Bypass valve included, so the system can be isolated for service while water keeps running to the house.
• 10 feet of discharge hose for the drain line.

Specifications

What this system handles

• Chlorine taste and smell
• Chloramine
• Pool smell in the shower
• Better-tasting drinking water

The next step

Order your WSP Whole House Carbon Filter online today to reduce chlorine and chloramine tastes and smells in every tap of your home. Shipping is free and fast. If you’re unsure about sizing or your water type, contact us for expert advice before you buy.