Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it vaporizes readily, any contamination can affect both the water itself and the air in your home during showers, laundry, and dishwashing. It typically won’t change color, taste, or smell, so the only reliable way to know whether it’s present is through testing. If your Brickyard test results show elevated levels, it’s sensible to treat the water where it comes into the house.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often measured at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t always a guarantee of safety. Many families in Brickyard choose to lower everyday exposure for cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing by treating the whole house rather than just one tap. A point-of-entry system delivers consistent treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances, giving one convenient solution for routine household use.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC media adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through, removing them before they reach showers, sinks, and appliances. Installed at the main water line into your Brickyard home, a GAC point-of-entry system helps address both ingestion and the everyday volatilization that can occur during bathing and cleaning.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on sufficient contact time, and the system should match your household flow rate and usage. Carbon media will eventually exhaust, so routine replacement or re-bedding is necessary to maintain performance. Adding prefiltration can protect the carbon from sediment, reducing pressure loss and extending service life. Mr. Pure Water can help Brickyard homeowners select and install a whole-house carbon system tailored to their needs and focused on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene.