Including filter system and high-performance 1,1,1-Trichloroethane filter.
1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a synthetic solvent that can enter drinking water when industrial degreasers or related chemicals reach groundwater. As a volatile organic compound (VOC), it can affect water you drink, cook with, bathe in and clean with. It doesn’t always change water’s appearance, and any scent may be subtle, so visual checks aren’t enough—reliable water testing is the usual way Viking homeowners confirm whether this contaminant or other VOCs are present.
When testing shows 1,1,1-trichloroethane above recommended levels, many Viking families choose to treat the water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every faucet and appliance—helpful in humid subtropical Florida where mineral-heavy (hard) groundwater and everyday humidity can affect plumbing and fixtures. Whole-home treatment reduces routine exposure across showers, laundry and dishwashing without changing how you use water, while preserving normal pressure and flow when the system is sized correctly.
The single most effective filter type for reducing 1,1,1-trichloroethane is a high-quality activated carbon system built for VOC removal. Activated carbon removes many solvent-style contaminants by adsorption as water passes through the media. For whole-house use this is usually a large carbon tank rather than a small cartridge so there’s enough contact time to handle the full flow of a home, treating both hot and cold lines throughout the house.
Because 1,1,1-trichloroethane is a VOC, effectiveness depends on the carbon grade, the amount of media and how fast water flows through the tank. A whole-house activated carbon filter must be sized to your household’s demand so water moves slowly enough for good adsorption, and media replacement on schedule is important since carbon eventually becomes exhausted. Mr. Pure Water in Viking can review your water test results, consider local conditions like hard groundwater and humid subtropical climate, and recommend the right carbon-based whole-house system for your home.