Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter water when industrial solvents or related chemicals affect groundwater. Because it readily evaporates, it can move from water into the air during showers, washing dishes, or laundry, so exposure isn’t limited to what you swallow. It usually can’t be detected by taste, smell, or sight, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present. If your New Eden property’s results show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters the house is a practical next step.
VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so even clear water may benefit from treatment. Many families in New Eden choose a whole-house system to reduce exposure during everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth, bathing—so every faucet and appliance receives treated water. Given Florida’s humid subtropical climate and the variability in local water quality and whether homes are on municipal supply or private wells, a single, consistent point-of-entry solution often makes sense for routine protection.
To address 1,1-dichloroethylene, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter choice. GAC works by adsorbing many VOCs as water flows through the carbon media, and when installed as a point-of-entry system it treats water before it reaches showers, faucets, and appliances in New Eden homes. This helps reduce both ingestion and the chance that VOCs will volatilize into indoor air during daily use.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because sufficient contact time between water and carbon is needed for VOC removal; the system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use. Carbon media also becomes exhausted over time, so routine replacement or re-bedding keeps performance steady. Using prefiltration can protect the carbon bed from sediment that would otherwise shorten its life and raise pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can assess whether your New Eden home is on a municipal supply or a private well and recommend a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your needs for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene.