Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it vaporizes readily, it can affect the water you drink and the air in your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing. Often there are no taste, smell, or visible clues, so testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present; if results in or near Galliver come back elevated, treating the water where it enters your house is a good next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be concerning even at very low concentrations and can change over time, so clear-looking water isn’t a guarantee of safety. Many Galliver families choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth, bathing—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house solution keeps treated water consistent across bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, making it easier to protect everyone in the home with one system.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through the carbon media, and when installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and household appliances—helping limit both ingestion and volatilization inside Galliver homes.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on sufficient contact time; the system should match your home’s flow rate and daily water use. Carbon media also needs periodic replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance, and prefiltration can protect the carbon from sediment that reduces effectiveness and increases pressure drop. Mr. Pure Water can work with Galliver homeowners to choose a whole-house carbon setup sized for their household and focused on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.