Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it readily vaporizes, any contaminated water can release VOCs into the air during showers, laundry and dishwashing as well as remain in the water you use. Homeowners in Winter Park won’t necessarily notice it by taste, smell or sight, so testing is the reliable way to find out if it’s present. If test results show elevated levels, treating water at the point it enters your house is the most direct way to reduce exposure.
Volatile organic compounds such as 1,1-Dichloroethylene are often found in very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water in a Winter Park home doesn’t guarantee absence. Many families want to lower exposure for daily uses like cooking, brushing teeth and bathing rather than limit treatment to a single tap. A whole-house system delivers consistent treated water across kitchens, bathrooms and appliances — a practical choice for homeowners in Orange County who want one solution for the entire household.
To reduce 1,1-Dichloroethylene, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. GAC media adsorbs a range of VOCs as water passes through, and when installed as a point-of-entry system it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and appliances. This helps limit both ingestion and the everyday volatilization that can occur during showers and other household uses in Winter Park.
Correct sizing of a GAC tank is important because sufficient contact time with the carbon is needed to remove VOCs reliably, and the system should be matched to your home’s flow and usage. Carbon media will eventually become exhausted and requires periodic replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance; pairing the GAC with prefiltration protects the carbon from sediment that can shorten its life and increase pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Winter Park homeowners choose a whole-house carbon setup suited to local conditions — including our moderate water hardness and central Florida’s limestone-influenced water — to focus on lowering 1,1-Dichloroethylene consistently.