WSP Whole House Carbon Filter - Metallic-Tasting

If your tap water tastes like a swimming pool or leaves a chemical smell in your glass, you’re likely dealing with chlorine or chloramine from your city’s water treatment. The WSP Whole House Carbon Filter is designed to help reduce those harsh tastes and odors throughout your entire home.

The problem you’re facing

You turn on the kitchen faucet or fill a glass, and right away there’s that sharp, chemical taste lingering on your tongue. Maybe your coffee or tea never tastes quite right, and the smell of chlorine hits you in the shower. This strong, metallic or chemical flavor isn’t just unpleasant — it can affect every drink, every meal, and even the way your water feels on your skin.

Why it’s happening

City water is often disinfected with chlorine or chloramine to keep it safe while it travels to your home. These chemicals help prevent bacteria but don’t disappear by the time it reaches your tap. The result is that unmistakable chlorine taste and smell that many homeowners notice right away. A simple water test, either a DIY kit or through a local lab, can measure how much chlorine or chloramine is in your water and confirm this is the cause.

What it’s costing you to leave it

Living with chlorine taste and smell isn’t just an annoyance. You may find yourself using more bottled water or filters to mask the flavor, spending extra money without real improvement. The chlorine can also affect how your soap and shampoo work, leaving your skin or hair feeling dry or stripped. Over time, this chemical can wear on sensitive appliances and fixtures, and it can make everyday tasks like cooking and brewing coffee less enjoyable.

How this system helps reduce it

This system uses a process called adsorption, where the carbon inside the filter traps and holds chlorine and chloramine molecules as water passes through. Think of it like a sponge that catches the chemicals causing those harsh tastes and smells, letting cleaner, fresher-tasting water flow on to your taps.

What this system can handle

The WSP Whole House Carbon Filter is designed to treat all the water entering your home, so every faucet, shower, and appliance benefits. It’s built to handle typical city water chlorine and chloramine levels, working steadily without frequent service. The system can support homes with several bathrooms, ensuring enough flow for daily needs while keeping those chemical tastes and smells reduced. Compared to smaller filters that cover just one tap, this whole-house setup treats all your water in one go, so you don’t have to worry about inconsistent results in different parts of your home.

What you actually get

When you order this system, you receive a complete setup ready to be installed by your plumber. It includes a pressure tank covered by a lifetime warranty, so the main vessel is protected for as long as you own it. The control valve and electronics come with the manufacturer’s standard warranty. Also included are a bypass valve, so water can keep running to your home when the system is being serviced — many competitors charge extra for this — and 10 feet of discharge hose for the drain line. Everything ships free from Tampa, Florida, directly to your door.

Is this the right size for you?

This filter suits homes with multiple bathrooms and typical daily water use. If your household is very small or uses very little water, a smaller unit might be more cost-effective. On the other hand, very large homes or properties with unusual water demands should consider sizing up or exploring other options. We help you choose the right size when you order.

Living with it

The system requires routine maintenance, mainly periodic media replacement and valve servicing, which depends on your water usage and chlorine levels. The included bypass valve lets your plumber service the system without shutting off water to your home. Expect to budget some time and effort every few years to keep it working smoothly — it’s not a set-and-forget device, but it’s designed to be reliable and serviceable for the long term.

What it won’t do

This system helps reduce chlorine and chloramine taste and smell but does not remove hardness minerals like calcium or iron staining from well water. If you have issues with rust-colored water, scale buildup, or rotten egg odors, you’ll need a different system designed for those specific problems.

Why buy it from us

Water Softener Plus (WSP) offers you a system built with serviceable components, not a sealed unit you have to replace entirely. The pressure tank has a lifetime warranty, and genuine parts remain available years down the line. We ship free across the U.S. from Tampa, Florida, with no hidden fees. You can rely on straightforward sizing advice from people who work with water treatment daily. Plus, we back your purchase with a 90-day money-back guarantee.

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. Free U.S. shipping is included, and we’ll help you confirm the right size to reduce that chlorine taste and smell in your home’s water.