Including filter system and high-performance 1,1,2-Trichloroethane filter.
1,1,2-Trichloroethane is a synthetic solvent that can enter groundwater when industrial chemicals are released into the environment. As a volatile organic compound (VOC), it may be present even when water looks and tastes normal, so many Delta homeowners only become aware of it through water testing or their utility’s data. If you want confidence in the safety of water coming into your Delta house, treating at the point of entry helps protect every faucet and appliance.
VOCs such as 1,1,2-Trichloroethane are worrisome because families use the same water for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry every day, and the compound can persist in sources without obvious signs. If your Delta home relies on a private well, regular testing is especially important since wells aren’t covered by municipal monitoring; if you’re on city-supplied water, adding a home filtration layer can provide extra reassurance beyond standard treatment.
The most effective single-filter choice for reducing 1,1,2-Trichloroethane in household water is a whole-house activated carbon filter. High-quality catalytic or coconut shell activated carbon works by adsorption, trapping many VOCs as water flows through the media. Installed at the main water line into your Delta home, this solution treats water for drinking, showers, sinks and laundry all at once and offers broader coverage than a small point-of-use unit.
Carbon filter performance hinges on contact time and media volume, so selecting the right tank size and flow rate is important for reliable VOC reduction. A properly sized whole-house carbon system will better handle changing water use in a Delta household — from one faucet to multiple fixtures running — and requires periodic media replacement to prevent breakthrough. Mr. Pure Water can size a system for your family’s needs and arrange follow-up testing to confirm the results.