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 affect a supply. Because it readily volatilizes, this contaminant can move from tap water into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing, so it can matter for both water you consume and the indoor air in your home. It’s typically not detectable by sight, taste or smell, which makes testing the only reliable way to know if it’s present — and if results suggest elevated levels, treating water where it enters your Casselberry home is a practical next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often found at very low concentrations that can change over time, so clear-looking water isn’t proof of safety. Many Seminole County households choose to reduce everyday exposure at all fixtures — for cooking, brushing teeth and bathing — rather than treating just one faucet. A whole-house system delivers consistent treated water to kitchens, bathrooms and appliances throughout your Casselberry residence, making it easier to protect family routines across the home.
To address 1,1-dichloroethylene, the most effective single-filter whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) system. 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 household appliances. For Casselberry homes — where Central Florida groundwater is commonly hard and daily water use varies with humid subtropical weather — a point-of-entry GAC tank helps limit both ingestion and volatilization in living spaces.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on sufficient contact time; the system should match your home’s peak flow and usage. Carbon media will eventually become exhausted, so routine replacement or re-bedding keeps performance steady. Adding prefiltration protects the carbon from sediment and reduces pressure loss, which is useful in Casselberry where hard, sediment-prone groundwater can affect equipment. Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your property — whether you live near Lake Concord Park, Howell Branch Preserve or in neighborhoods like Deer Run or Fern Park — and recommend a whole-house carbon setup tailored to lower 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.