WSP Whole House Carbon Filter - Metallic-Tasting

Many whole-house filters claim to fix metallic or chemical tastes but leave behind that lingering chlorine or chloramine smell that spoils your water’s flavor. This carbon filter addresses those exact issues, helping reduce the sharp, chemical-like taste and odor city water often carries.

When Chlorine or Chloramine Ruins Your Water’s Taste and Smell

You’ve probably noticed the metallic or chemical flavor in your tap water—especially in coffee or ice. Maybe the shower water carries a faint smell that’s hard to ignore. You’ve tried filters that promise to clear this up, but after weeks or months, the unpleasant taste returns or cleaning the filter became a chore. It’s frustrating when the water you rely on every day keeps tasting and smelling off, no matter what you do.

How the Control Head Keeps Your Filter Running Smoothly

On top of the tank sits an automatic control valve that runs a backwash cycle when needed. This flushes the filter’s media bed by pulling in a pocket of air, which helps oxidize chemicals and flush them out without adding anything to your water. You set the timing, and the system handles the rest, reducing manual upkeep and keeping your water tasting better for longer.

The Media Inside and Why It’s Chosen for Your Water

Inside the tank, two types of media work together to improve your water. Granular activated carbon targets chlorine, chloramine, and other tastes and odors that city water carries. Meanwhile, the catalytic manganese-dioxide media focuses on iron, manganese, and sulfur compounds that cause metallic taste or rotten-egg smell. This combination helps tackle the full range of common unpleasant tastes and smells without harsh chemicals.

The Tank Holds the Media and Fits Your Home’s Needs

The filter’s tank is a sturdy pressure vessel designed to hold the media and withstand regular backwash cycles. We confirm the exact size needed based on your water usage and flow to ensure it meets the demands of a typical single-family home’s whole-house supply. The tank’s lifetime warranty covers this key part, so you know it’s built to last.

Who Should Choose This Filter and Who Might Need a Different Size

This system suits a typical single-family home dealing with city water chlorine or chloramine taste and odor, plus some iron or sulfur issues. If your home is larger than average or you have special water conditions, you might need a larger or different system. We help you confirm the right size before you order, so you get a filter that works well for your household.

What Comes with Your Order and the Next Step

With your purchase, you get the control valve and tank pre-loaded with the catalytic manganese-dioxide and granular activated carbon media. A bypass valve is included, letting your plumber isolate the system during maintenance without shutting off water to your whole house. We also include 10 feet of discharge hose for the drain line. The tank carries a lifetime warranty, while the control valve and electronics have their manufacturer’s warranty. U.S. shipping is free and already included in the price. To get started, simply order online and we’ll ship it from Tampa with expert sizing help available if needed.

Who this size is right for

In terms of sizing, this is a whole-house system, plumbed into the main line so every tap in the house is treated. On a typical 1-inch service line that means a single-family home.

No fixed capacity is published for this one. Give us two numbers - peak flow in gallons per minute, and what your water test says - and we will tell you whether this is the right size before you spend anything.