Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals enter the environment. Because it evaporates readily, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry or dishwashing, so it’s not only something to consider for drinking water. It often can’t be detected by sight, taste, or smell, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know whether it’s present. If tests show elevated levels, homeowners in Eastway Park commonly consider treating water where it enters the house to reduce exposure throughout the home.
Even crystal-clear water can contain low-level VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene, and concentrations can change over time. Many Eastway Park families prefer a solution that covers everyday uses — cooking, brushing teeth, bathing — rather than treating a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers consistent treatment to bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances, making it a convenient choice for humid subtropical Florida homes with hard water that can cause scale buildup in plumbing and appliances.
The most effective single whole-house option for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC works by adsorbing many VOCs as water flows through the carbon media. When installed as a point-of-entry system in an Eastway Park home, it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks, and laundry machines — helping limit both ingestion and VOCs that can volatilize into indoor air.
Correct sizing of a GAC tank is important because VOC removal depends on contact time; the system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use. Carbon media also exhausts over time, so routine replacement or re-bedding keeps performance steady. Adding prefiltration helps keep sediment out of the carbon bed — useful in Florida homes with hard, mineral-rich groundwater that can contribute to scale — and reduces pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Eastway Park homeowners choose a whole-house GAC setup sized for their house and water habits to focus on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.