Including filter system and high-performance 1,1,2-Trichloroethane filter.
1,1,2-trichloroethane is a synthetic solvent that can reach groundwater when industrial chemicals enter the environment. As a volatile organic compound (VOC), it may be present even when water looks and tastes normal, so many Ashton homeowners only discover it through testing or a utility water-quality report. If you want greater assurance about the water running from every faucet in your Ashton home, treating at the point of entry is an effective step.
VOCs such as 1,1,2-trichloroethane can be worrying for families who use the same water for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry each day. This chemical is linked to solvent use and can linger in water without obvious signs, so routine checks matter—especially for private wells that aren’t covered by municipal monitoring. Even if your Ashton residence gets city water, adding whole-house filtration can give extra confidence beyond standard treatment, particularly in Florida’s humid subtropical climate where local groundwater characteristics and treatment vary.
The most practical single-filter solution for reducing 1,1,2-trichloroethane in Ashton homes is a whole-house activated carbon system. High-quality catalytic or coconut-shell activated carbon removes many VOCs by adsorption as water flows through the media. Installed at the main water entry, this type of system treats water used for drinking, showers, washing machines and sinks all at once—offering broader protection than a small point-of-use device.
Carbon performance relies on sufficient contact time and media volume, so choosing the right tank size and flow rate is important for reliable VOC reduction in an Ashton household. A properly sized whole-house carbon filter will handle varying demands throughout the day, from a single faucet to multiple showers, and the media must be replaced periodically to prevent breakthrough. Mr. Pure Water can help assess your home’s usage, consider local water conditions like potential scaling or corrosion common in Florida groundwater, size the system correctly, and arrange follow-up testing to verify results.