Including filter system and high-performance 1,2-Dichlorobenzene filter.
1,2-dichlorobenzene is a man-made solvent that can enter water supplies when industrial chemicals or degreasers reach the environment. You may also find it labeled as o-dichlorobenzene on lab reports. Because even small amounts can affect water quality, many Century homeowners choose to treat water at the main line so the same filtered water feeds every faucet, shower, and appliance throughout the house.
When 1,2-dichlorobenzene is present it can give water a chemical taste or odor, but you can’t depend on smell alone to know what’s in your supply. The most dependable step is a current water test or checking available water-quality information. If you’re worried about this contaminant in Century, lowering it can protect fixtures and give you greater confidence in water used for bathing, cooking, and everyday chores.
To reduce 1,2-dichlorobenzene in a home water system, a whole-house activated carbon filter is typically the best single-filter choice. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic, solvent-type chemicals like o-dichlorobenzene as water moves through the media. Installed at the main water inlet, a carbon tank treats water for every tap in your Century home without needing multiple under-sink units, which is helpful when the issue affects drinking water as well as showers and laundry.
Effective removal hinges on a properly sized carbon tank and the correct type of carbon, because contact time and media volume determine performance. Whole-house carbon also improves taste and odor caused by other common compounds, making water throughout your Century house more pleasant. Carbon media needs regular replacement or servicing to maintain removal; Mr. Pure Water can help size and select a whole-house activated carbon system to match your home’s flow rate and usage so 1,2-dichlorobenzene is addressed reliably.