Why Would Water Still Taste Like a Garden Hose with Blue Technology PURBLUE AR3

Published 04/09/2026

Question:

I have BT-AR3-XLT-UV and trying to reduce the garden hose taste. what is recommended?

asked by: Albert L

Expert Reply:

Hey Albert, the Blue Technology PURBLU AR3 XLt Water Filter System # GB79FR should have gotten rid of all of the garden hose taste. I'd assume the issue is the water lines from the system that run to your faucets. Did you winterize your system recently and this is first time using it since? I'd think the issue is from the water lines or residual issues from the winterization chemicals so that is where I would check first.

expert reply by: Jameson C