Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 305-404-8790
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 are present. Because it readily volatilizes, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry or dishwashing, so exposure isn’t limited to what you drink. People usually can’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 testing in or near Pennsuco shows elevated levels, treating the water at the point it enters the house is a practical step to reduce exposure throughout your home.
VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are often present at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water doesn’t guarantee absence. Many Pennsuco households prefer to reduce everyday exposure — for cooking, brushing teeth, laundry and bathing — rather than limit treatment to a single faucet. A whole-house system brings treated water to every bathroom, the kitchen and appliances, providing consistent protection across the home and peace of mind for routine use in our Miami-Dade area homes where hard groundwater is common.
For reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is typically the most effective single-filter option. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through the media, and when installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and household appliances. In Pennsuco — where the climate and hard groundwater can affect water quality and system performance — a properly installed point-of-entry GAC tank helps address both ingestion and household volatilization risks.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because VOC removal depends on sufficient contact time, so the system should be matched to your home’s flow rate and usage patterns. Carbon media also becomes exhausted over time and requires regular replacement or re-bedding to maintain effectiveness; pairing the GAC with prefiltration helps protect the carbon from sediment common in hard groundwater and reduces pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Pennsuco homeowners choose and maintain a whole-house carbon setup that fits local conditions and focuses on lowering 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.
305-404-8790
info@bestwaterheater.com
