Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals are present. Because it evaporates readily, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing, so the concern isn’t limited to what you drink. Most homeowners in Marland won’t detect it by taste, smell or sight, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s in your supply. If test results show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your Florida home is a sensible next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often present at very low concentrations and can change over time, so clear-looking water in Marland doesn’t guarantee it’s absent. Many families prefer to lower exposure for daily activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house treatment brings consistent, treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances throughout your home in Florida’s humid subtropical climate, simplifying protection for your household routine.
For treating 1,1-dichloroethylene in Marland homes, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is commonly the most effective single-filter choice. GAC works by adsorbing many volatile organic compounds as water flows through the carbon media. Installed at the main water entry, a point-of-entry GAC system treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and appliances, addressing both ingestion risks and the potential for VOCs to volatilize into indoor air.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because adequate contact time with the carbon is key to removing VOCs, and the system should be matched to your home’s flow rate and usage. Carbon media also becomes spent over time, so routine replacement or re-bedding is necessary to maintain performance. Using prefiltration helps keep sediment out of the carbon bed, preventing efficiency loss and pressure issues. Mr. Pure Water can assess your Marland property and recommend a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your home and focused on reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.