Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter water when industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it volatilizes readily, it can affect both the water and the air inside your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing. It’s often undetectable by taste, smell or sight, so testing is the reliable way to know if it’s present. If results for your Franwood Pines property show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters the house is a practical next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present at very low concentrations and may change over time even when water looks clear. Many Franwood Pines families choose to lower exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house system keeps treated water consistent across bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, offering one solution that supports normal household routines in our humid subtropical Florida climate.
For reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene, the most effective single whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC media adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through, so installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and household appliances. This method helps address both ingestion risks and everyday uses where VOCs can volatilize into indoor air in Franwood Pines homes.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because contact time with the carbon determines how much VOC is removed, and the system should match your home’s flow needs. Carbon media will eventually exhaust and requires routine replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. Adding a prefilter protects the carbon from sediment that can shorten life and increase pressure drop. Mr. Pure Water can work with Franwood Pines homeowners to select a whole-house GAC setup sized for your household and focused on reliably lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene.