Phone: 407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 407-214-2646
info@bestwaterheater.com
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 make their way into aquifers. Because it readily volatilizes, it can affect the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing as well as the water you consume. Homeowners in Osteen and elsewhere in Volusia County often can’t detect it by taste, smell or appearance, so laboratory testing is usually the only way to know whether it’s present. If test results show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your house is a sensible next step.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured at very low concentrations and may fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t a guarantee of safety. Many Osteen families choose to lower exposure for everyday uses—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—not just for a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers treated water to every bathroom, the kitchen and appliances, offering consistent protection across the home. That single, centralized approach is especially useful in our area, where homes often draw from Floridan aquifer groundwater that can be hard and mineral-rich and where seasonal storms can influence well and surface-water quality.
For homeowners looking to reduce 1,1-dichloroethylene, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter option. 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, sinks and household appliances. This helps limit both ingestion and VOCs that would otherwise volatilize into indoor air during routine use in Osteen homes.
Sizing a GAC tank correctly is important because contact time directly affects VOC removal, so the system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use. Carbon media also becomes exhausted over time and requires regular replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance. In Osteen, prefiltration is often recommended to protect the carbon from sediment common in hard groundwater, which helps preserve efficiency and reduce pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help you choose a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your property in Volusia County and focused on reliably lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene.
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