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 clear and tastes normal, so many Viking homeowners discover it only through testing or utility notices. If you want to be sure what’s coming from every tap in your Florida home, treating water at the point where it enters the house gives the broadest, most consistent protection.
VOCs like 1,1,2-trichloroethane can be a concern even at low levels because the same water is used for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry every day. The compound is often linked to historical or current solvent use and can persist without obvious signs in the supply. Viking residents on private wells should keep up with routine testing since well water isn’t covered by municipal monitoring, and those on public systems may appreciate an extra layer of filtration for added peace of mind.
A whole-house activated carbon filter is typically the single most effective option for reducing 1,1,2-trichloroethane throughout the home. Systems using high-quality catalytic or coconut shell activated carbon remove many VOCs by adsorption as water flows through the media. Installed at Viking homes’ main water entry, a properly configured carbon tank treats water for showers, sinks, laundry and drinking water all at once — a practical alternative to relying solely on small point-of-use units.
Because VOC removal depends on contact time and the amount of carbon media, selecting the right tank size and maintaining appropriate flow rates is important—especially in humid subtropical Florida where Viking homes often deal with hard, mineral-heavy water that can affect system performance over time. A correctly sized whole-house carbon system keeps up as demand changes, and periodic media replacement prevents breakthrough. Mr. Pure Water can help pick a system matched to your household needs in Viking and arrange follow-up testing to confirm results.