Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when industrial solvents or related chemicals contaminate source water. Because it volatilizes readily, it can move from water into the air inside your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. It usually won’t change how water looks, tastes, or smells, so testing is the reliable way to know if it’s present. If your test results for Andytown water show elevated levels, addressing the issue where water enters the house is a sensible first step.
VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene can be measured at very low concentrations and may fluctuate over time, so clear water isn’t a guarantee of safety. Many families in Andytown prefer to reduce exposure for everyday activities—cooking, teeth brushing and bathing—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house solution delivers treated water consistently to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, giving a single system that supports the household’s daily routine in our humid subtropical Florida climate.
To reduce 1,1-dichloroethylene, the most effective single-filter whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) system. Activated carbon works by adsorbing many VOCs as water passes through the carbon media. Installed at the point where water enters your Andytown home, a GAC tank treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and appliances, helping limit both ingestion and the release of VOCs into indoor air during normal household use.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on adequate contact time; the system should match your home’s flow rate and water use whether you’re on a county utility or a private well. Carbon media also reaches a capacity and requires routine replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. Using prefiltration protects the carbon bed from sediment that can shorten its life and raise pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Andytown homeowners choose a whole-house carbon setup tailored to their plumbing and usage to lower 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.