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 your water looks clear and tastes normal, so Old Town homeowners often only discover it through a water test or a utility report. If you want reliable protection at every inlet to your house, treating water at the point of entry provides coverage for all taps and appliances.
VOCs such as 1,1,2-Trichloroethane can be worrying even at low concentrations because families use the same supply for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry. This compound has been used as a solvent and can persist without obvious signs, so regular testing is wise—especially if you rely on a private well in the Old Town area where municipal monitoring doesn’t apply. For homes on 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 your home’s main water line in Old Town, a properly designed carbon tank treats drinking water, showers, laundry and all faucets at once—an efficient alternative to multiple under-sink units.
Removal performance depends on contact time and media volume, so choosing the correct carbon tank size and flow rate for your Old Town household is important. A correctly sized whole-house carbon system maintains stronger VOC reduction during peak demand—from a single faucet to several showers running at once. Like all carbon filters, the media requires periodic replacement to prevent breakthrough, and Mr. Pure Water can help size the system and confirm results with follow-up testing when you’d like reassurance.