Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals are present. Because it vaporizes readily, it can move from water into the air inside your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing — not just affect the water you drink. It usually doesn’t change taste, smell, or appearance, so testing is the reliable way to know if it’s an issue. If a test shows elevated levels, many Bailey homeowners choose to address the problem where water first enters the house.
VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene are often measured at very low concentrations and can fluctuate, so clear-looking water isn’t always reassurance. Families who want to limit everyday exposure — when cooking, brushing teeth, bathing or running appliances — often prefer a whole-house strategy rather than treating a single faucet. A point-of-entry system provides consistent treated water throughout a Bailey home, supporting all bathrooms, the kitchen and laundry without needing multiple point-of-use units.
The most effective single-filter whole-house option for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through the carbon, and when installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and appliances — reducing both ingestion risk and volatilization inside the home. For Bailey residents seeking broad protection with one system, a properly specified GAC tank is commonly the recommended choice.
Proper sizing matters because VOC removal depends on contact time between water and the carbon media; the system should match your home’s flow rate and daily water use. Carbon beds also need periodic replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance as they become exhausted, and adding prefiltration helps keep sediment from clogging the media or raising pressure drop. Mr. Pure Water can work with Bailey homeowners to size and specify a whole-house GAC setup that fits local needs and focuses on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene throughout the household.