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 volatilizes easily, it can impact the water you use and the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. It’s often not detectable by sight, taste or smell, so testing is the usual way to know whether it’s present. If a test shows elevated levels, many Wright homeowners choose to address the issue where water first enters the house to protect every tap.
Even when tap water looks crystal clear, VOCs such as 1,1-Dichloroethylene can be present at low concentrations that fluctuate over time. Families in Wright often prefer to reduce daily exposure—not just at a single faucet—by treating water used for cooking, toothbrushing and bathing. A whole-house system delivers consistent treatment to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, giving one convenient solution for the entire household’s routine.
For lowering 1,1-Dichloroethylene, the most effective single-filter option is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) system. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through the carbon media, and when installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and appliances—reducing both ingestion risk and the potential for VOCs to volatilize into indoor air.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because adequate contact time between water and carbon improves VOC removal; the system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use. Carbon media requires scheduled replacement or re-bedding to maintain performance, and adding prefiltration protects the carbon bed from sediment that can shorten service life and raise pressure loss. Mr. Pure Water can help Wright homeowners choose a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your property and focused on reliably reducing 1,1-Dichloroethylene.