Should I install Backwashing Carbon Filter on City Water?

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Offguard-2

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I'm trying to understand the cost-benefit of a Clack Backwashing Carbon Filter on City Water. I've heard different opinions as I try and make a purchasing decision. I'm hoping the knowledge here can help me BUY and not be SOLD on my decision.

City Water to my house measures:
Hardness 180 - 209 ppm
Chloramines 1.54 - 3.16 mg/L

Based on the quotes I've received, it typically increases the cost by at least $1500 for WS + Backwashing Carbon Filter instead of just WS. Is there a compelling reason to get the filter upgrade and pay the premium given my water?

I have an RO for my drinking water and copper pipes throughout. House is less than 2 years old.
 
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Catalytic carbon done properly is highly recommended by most, just be aware that it can be done very poorly as well and be of little benefit.
 

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catalytic carbon, if you really are concerned about Chloramine.
City water doesn't really need whole house type. Kitchen with filtered water at dispensers is a simpler way to go.
 
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