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 reach aquifers. Because it evaporates readily, any contaminated water can release the compound into the air inside your home during showers, laundry or dishwashing. It often has no taste, smell or visible signs, so the only reliable way to know if it’s present is through testing. If a test in Mims or nearby Brevard County shows elevated results, treating the water where it enters your house is the most effective step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present at very low concentrations and fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t proof of safety. Many families in Mims—where well water and hard water are common—choose to lower everyday exposure for cooking, brushing teeth and bathing rather than managing a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water to every bathroom, kitchen and appliance, giving consistent protection across your home, from U.S. Highway 1 corridors to properties near the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
The most effective single whole-house filter for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a granular activated carbon (GAC) point-of-entry system. GAC media adsorbs many VOCs as water moves through the tank, removing contaminants before water reaches showers, sinks and household appliances. Installed at the main supply, this approach reduces both ingestion risk and the chance VOCs will volatilize into indoor air during routine uses such as bathing.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on contact time; the system should match your Mims home’s flow rate and daily water use. Carbon media also becomes exhausted over time and requires routine replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. In areas where well water brings sediment, iron or sulfur odors, adding prefiltration helps protect the carbon bed and prevents pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Mims homeowners choose and maintain a whole-house carbon setup that suits hard-water conditions and lowers 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.