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 contaminate sources. Because it volatilizes easily, it may move from water into the air inside your home during showers, laundry, or dishwashing. Homeowners in Dellwood often can’t detect it by taste, smell, or sight, so professional testing is usually the only reliable way to know whether it’s present. If tests show elevated levels, treating water at the point it enters your Dellwood house is a practical next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be concerning even when water looks clear because they’re measured at very low concentrations and can change over time. Many Dellwood families prefer to reduce exposure across everyday activities like cooking, bathing, and brushing teeth rather than addressing only a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water consistently to bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances—making it a convenient solution for protecting household routines throughout your Dellwood home.
For reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene, the most effective single whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. Activated carbon adsorbs a wide range of VOCs as water flows through the media, removing contaminants before they reach showers, sinks, and appliances. Installed at the point of entry for your Dellwood residence, a GAC tank helps limit both ingestion and the everyday volatilization that can occur during normal household use.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because removal depends on sufficient contact time between water and the carbon. The system should be matched to your home’s flow rate and water use, and the carbon media requires periodic replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. Adding prefiltration can protect the carbon from sediment that would otherwise shorten its life and raise pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can work with Dellwood homeowners to choose and install a whole-house carbon system designed to lower 1,1-dichloroethylene consistently.