Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals enter the environment. Because it vaporizes readily, it can move from water into the air you breathe during showers, laundry or dishwashing. It often gives no taste, smell or visible sign in water, so testing — especially for Orsino homeowners on private wells near the St. Johns River basin — is the reliable way to know if it’s present. When testing shows elevated levels, treating the water at the point it enters your house is a prudent next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured in very small concentrations and can change over time, so clear-looking water isn’t always a guarantee of safety. Many families in and around Orsino choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—not just for one faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water to all bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, offering a single, consistent solution that protects household routines across your home.
To reduce 1,1-dichloroethylene, the most effective single-filter whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through the carbon, removing contaminants before water reaches showers, sinks and appliances. Installed at the point of entry, a properly designed GAC tank helps limit both ingestion and the everyday volatilization that can occur during bathing and other household uses.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on sufficient contact time; 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 is needed to maintain performance. Adding prefiltration protects the carbon from sediment — a helpful step in Brevard County where many private wells benefit from periodic testing for minerals and tannins. Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your Orsino home and recommend a whole-house carbon setup tuned to reduce 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.