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 reach the environment. As a volatile organic compound (VOC), it may be present even if your water looks clear and tastes normal, so many Lakeview homeowners only discover it through testing or a utility notice. Because much of central Florida relies on groundwater from wells or municipal wellfields, treatment at the point where water enters your home is a good way to gain confidence in what’s coming from every tap.
VOCs such as 1,1,2-trichloroethane can be worrisome even at low concentrations because the same water is used for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry. This compound is commonly tied to historical or ongoing solvent use and can persist in sources without obvious signs. If your Lakeview home uses a private well, routine testing is especially important since there isn’t municipal monitoring at the property level; if you’re on local city water, adding whole-house filtration gives an extra layer of protection beyond standard treatment.
A whole-house activated carbon filter is often the single most effective option for reducing 1,1,2-trichloroethane. Systems using high-quality catalytic or coconut shell activated carbon remove many VOCs by adsorption as water passes through the media. Installed at the main water entry for your Lakeview residence, this solution treats water for showers, sinks, laundry, and drinking all at once—making it a practical alternative to relying on small point-of-use devices.
Effective VOC removal depends on contact time and the amount of carbon media, so choosing the right tank size and flow rate for your household is important. A properly sized whole-house carbon system in Lakeview will better maintain removal when demand varies—whether it’s one faucet or multiple showers running during humid Florida mornings. Like all carbon filters, the media needs periodic replacement to prevent breakthrough; Mr. Pure Water can recommend the correct system for your home and verify results with follow-up testing if you’d like.