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 when your water appears clear and tastes normal, so the only reliable way to know is testing or a utility report. For Three Lakes homeowners — many of whom rely on hard groundwater from the Floridan aquifer — treating water where it enters the house gives you confidence that what comes from every tap is being addressed.
VOCs such as 1,1,2-Trichloroethane can be worrisome because families use the same water for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry every day. This chemical is often linked to historic or ongoing solvent use and can persist without obvious signs. If your Three Lakes home draws from a private well, regular testing is especially important since private wells aren’t covered by municipal monitoring; if you’re on a public system, adding point-of-entry filtration can give extra reassurance beyond standard treatment.
A whole-house activated carbon filter is generally the best single-filter choice for reducing 1,1,2-Trichloroethane. Systems that use high-quality catalytic or coconut shell activated carbon remove many VOCs by adsorption as water flows through the media. Installed at the main supply for your Three Lakes home, this solution treats water for drinking, showers, laundry and all taps — a more comprehensive approach than an under-sink unit when you want consistent protection throughout the house.
VOC removal depends on contact time and the amount of carbon media, so selecting the right tank size and flow rate is important for reliable performance — especially in humid subtropical Osceola County homes where hard Floridan aquifer water can affect system sizing and maintenance. A properly sized whole-house carbon system will sustain removal during peak household demand, but the media does need periodic replacement to prevent breakthrough. Mr. Pure Water can help Three Lakes homeowners choose the correct system for their usage and arrange follow-up testing to verify results.