Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when industrial solvents or related chemicals migrate into water sources. Because it readily evaporates, any 1,1-dichloroethylene in water can also move into the air inside your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing. It usually doesn’t change the look, taste, or smell of water, so testing is the dependable way to find out if it’s present. If your water testing shows elevated levels, addressing the supply where it enters your Lois home is a practical next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often detected at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking tap water isn’t a guarantee of no risk. Many Lois households choose to reduce exposure for everyday uses — cooking, brushing teeth, bathing — rather than treating a single faucet. Installing treatment at the point of entry provides consistent protection for bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances, giving one solution that covers routine water use throughout the entire house.
A whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter strategy for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene in domestic water. GAC works by adsorbing a range of volatile organic compounds as water flows through the carbon media. When set up as a point-of-entry system for your Lois residence, it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and appliances — helping to limit both ingestion and the volatilization of VOCs into indoor air.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on contact time between water and the carbon. The system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use, and the carbon media will need periodic replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. Adding prefiltration protects the carbon from sediment that can shorten its life and cause pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water in Florida can help Lois homeowners choose and install a whole-house GAC arrangement suited to their plumbing and daily needs to focus on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.