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 readily evaporates, this contaminant can move from water into the air during showers, laundry, or dishwashing — so it may affect both the water you use and the air in your home. It usually can’t be detected by taste, smell, or appearance, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present; if results are elevated, addressing the water where it first enters your Lakewood home is a practical next step.
VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene are often found at very low concentrations that can change over time, so clear-looking water doesn’t guarantee they aren’t there. Many Lakewood families choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities — cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing — rather than treating just one faucet. A whole-house system delivers consistent, treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen, and household appliances, giving one solution that supports daily routines throughout your Florida home.
The most effective single-filter choice for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC works by adsorbing many VOCs as water passes through the carbon media, removing contaminants before they reach showers, sinks, and appliances. Installed at the point of entry for your Lakewood home, this approach helps limit both ingestion and the volatilization of VOCs into indoor air during normal household use.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on sufficient contact time; the system must match your home’s flow rate and water demand. Carbon media also requires routine replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance as it becomes exhausted, and adding prefiltration helps protect the carbon bed from sediment that can reduce efficiency and increase pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water in Lakewood can help you choose a whole-house carbon setup sized for your home and focused on reliably lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene.