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 if your water looks and tastes normal, so the only way to know for sure is testing or seeing results on a utility report. For Athena homeowners who want consistent confidence in the water running from every faucet, point-of-entry treatment installed for the whole house is an effective option.
VOCs like 1,1,2-Trichloroethane can be worrying because families use the same water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry every day, and there are often no visible signs they’re present. If your property in Athena relies on a private well, regular testing is especially important since municipal monitoring won’t cover your supply; if you receive city water, adding a whole-house filter gives an extra layer of protection beyond routine treatment.
The single most effective whole-house option for reducing 1,1,2-Trichloroethane is an activated carbon filter. Catalytic or coconut shell activated carbon is widely used to adsorb VOCs as water moves through the media. When installed at Athena homes’ main water entry point, a properly selected carbon tank treats water used for drinking, showers, laundry and all sinks, providing broad protection without relying on small point-of-use units.
Carbon performance depends on contact time and the amount of media, so selecting the right tank size and flow rate for your Athena household matters for reliable VOC reduction. A correctly sized whole-house carbon system maintains removal efficiency during varying demand—single faucet use up to multiple showers—and will require periodic media replacement to prevent breakthrough. Mr. Pure Water can help size a system for your home and arrange follow-up testing to verify results.