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 reach the environment. You may also see it reported as o-Dichlorobenzene on lab results. Because even small amounts can affect water quality, many City Point homeowners choose to treat water where it enters the house so every faucet, shower and appliance receives the same protected supply.
When 1,2-Dichlorobenzene is present, water sometimes has a chemical taste or odor, but scent alone isn’t a reliable indicator. The best way to know what’s in your water is a recent test or review of local water quality information. Addressing this contaminant can improve confidence in your water for bathing, cooking and laundry in City Point — where hard, mineral-rich groundwater is common and can already affect fixtures and appliances.
A whole-house activated carbon filter is the single-filter solution most often recommended for reducing 1,2-Dichlorobenzene. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic, solvent-type compounds such as o-Dichlorobenzene as water flows through the media. Installed at the main water entry, this approach treats every tap without needing multiple point-of-use units — a practical choice for City Point homes dealing with both drinking water and water used for showers and laundry.
Sizing the carbon tank correctly and using the proper carbon type are essential because removal depends on contact time and the amount of media. Whole-house carbon also helps reduce other taste- and odor-causing compounds, making water more pleasant throughout your City Point home and helping with issues that hard water can create. Carbon media must be serviced or replaced on schedule to maintain performance; Mr. Pure Water can help select and size an activated carbon system to match your home’s flow rate and water use so 1,2-Dichlorobenzene is addressed reliably.