Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach drinking water when industrial solvents or related chemicals affect groundwater. Because it volatilizes easily, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing, so exposure isn’t limited to just what you drink. It’s often undetectable by taste, smell or sight, which is why testing is the usual way to know whether it’s present. If tests for your Trailtown supply or private well show elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your home is a practical next step.
VOCs like 1,1-Dichloroethylene can appear at very low concentrations and fluctuate over time, even when water looks clear. Many homeowners in Trailtown prefer to lower exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth and bathing—not just at a single tap. A whole-house treatment keeps water protection consistent across bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, which is especially useful in our humid subtropical Florida climate where indoor air exchange during showers can increase volatilization.
For treating 1,1-Dichloroethylene, the most effective single-filter whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC works by adsorbing many VOCs as water flows through the carbon media, removing contaminants before water reaches sinks, showers and appliances. Installed at the point of entry, this type of filter helps reduce both ingestion and the everyday volatilization that can happen in homes throughout Trailtown.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because contact time with the carbon determines how much VOC is removed, so the system needs to match your home’s flow rate and usage. Carbon media also becomes exhausted and requires periodic replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance; prefiltration can protect the carbon from sediment that would lower efficiency or raise pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can work with Trailtown homeowners—whether served by a utility or a private well—to design a whole-house carbon solution focused on reliably lowering 1,1-Dichloroethylene.