Can Flow 2 remove bad smells from water?

Yes, in many cases. Flow 2 can reduce or eliminate common water odours such as chlorine smell, musty notes, and some organic-related odours.
However, effectiveness depends on the cause of the smell. Not all odours are treated the same way.

Water odour typically comes from one of the following:

• Chlorine (municipal treatment)

• Organic matter

• Algae or surface water contamination

• Hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg smell)

• Bacterial activity in pipes

• Stagnant storage tanks

Identifying the source helps determine whether Flow 2 alone is sufficient.

Flow 2 addresses odour through two key stages:

This stage adsorbs:

• Chlorine

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

• Many taste and odour-causing compounds

This is the primary odour-reduction mechanism.

These stages reduce:

• Bacteria

• Microorganisms

• Organic contamination

In cases where odour is linked to biological activity, this combination can significantly improve smell and taste.

Flow 2 is typically effective when odour is caused by:

• Chlorinated municipal supply

• Surface water contamination

• Organic compounds

• General microbial presence

In many properties, smell improvement is noticeable immediately after installation.

Flow 2 may not fully eliminate odour if it is caused by:

• High levels of hydrogen sulphide (strong rotten egg smell)

• Dissolved iron or manganese

• Severe pipe corrosion

• High salinity

In these cases, additional treatment (such as aeration, specialised media, or other filtration stages) may be required.

If odour returns after installation, common causes include:

• Carbon filter reaching end of life

• Low maintenance intervals

• Upstream plumbing contamination

• Stagnant sections in older pipework

Regular maintenance ensures continued odour control.

If you are unsure about the source of the smell, please send:

• A short description of the odour

• Your water source (municipal, well, borehole)

• Any recent lab test results

We will advise whether Flow 2 is sufficient or whether additional treatment is recommended.

Flow 2 improves water smell by reducing chlorine, organic compounds, and microbiological contamination.
It does not remove dissolved salts, hardness, or all dissolved gases.