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 easily volatilizes, it can move from water into the air inside your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing, so exposure isn’t limited to drinking. Homeowners in Foley often can’t detect it by taste, smell, or sight, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present. If test results are elevated, treating water at the point it enters your Foley house is a practical step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are typically measured at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear water at your faucet doesn’t guarantee absence. Many Foley families choose to lower exposure for daily uses like cooking, brushing teeth and bathing rather than limiting treatment to a single tap. A whole-house system delivers the same treated water across bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, offering one consistent solution for the whole home’s routine in Foley.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through the carbon media, removing contaminants before they reach showers, sinks and household appliances. Installed at the point of entry in your Foley home, a GAC tank helps address both ingestion risks and the everyday volatilization that can occur during household water use.
Correct sizing of a GAC tank is important because adequate contact time with the carbon media determines VOC removal performance, and the system should match your home’s flow rate and water demand. Carbon media will eventually become exhausted, so routine replacement or re-bedding is necessary to maintain effectiveness. Using prefiltration helps keep sediment out of the carbon bed, preserving efficiency and reducing pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can work with Foley homeowners to select and size a whole-house carbon system designed to focus on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene for reliable everyday protection.