Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
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 solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it volatilizes easily, any contaminated water may release vapors into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing as well as be present in what you drink. It often has no noticeable taste, smell or appearance, so the only reliable way to detect it is through testing. If your Kinard home’s test results show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters the house is a sensible next step.
VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present in very small, fluctuating amounts even when the water looks clear. Many Walton County homeowners prefer to limit exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—rather than only treating a single faucet. Installing a whole-house system gives consistent treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances throughout a Kinard home, so the family gets the same protection at every tap.
To reduce 1,1-dichloroethylene, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. GAC works by adsorbing many VOCs as water flows through the carbon media, and when installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and household appliances. For homeowners in Kinard, a properly installed GAC point-of-entry system focuses on both ingestion and the everyday household uses where VOCs may otherwise volatilize into the air.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because adequate contact time with the carbon is key to removing VOCs, and the system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use. Carbon media will eventually become exhausted and requires routine replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. Adding prefiltration protects the carbon bed from sediment that can shorten life and raise pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Kinard homeowners choose and size a whole-house carbon setup tailored to their needs and focused on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.
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