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 degreasers or similar chemicals contaminate the environment. You may also see it reported as o-Dichlorobenzene on lab results. Because even small amounts can affect water quality, many Highland homeowners choose to treat the water where it enters the house so every faucet, shower and appliance receives the same filtered water.
When 1,2-dichlorobenzene is present, water can develop chemical tastes or odors, but smell alone won’t reliably reveal contamination. The best way to know what’s in your Highland water is a current test or reviewing local water-quality reports. If you have concerns about this compound, reducing it can improve how your water looks, tastes and smells and give you greater confidence in daily tasks like cooking, bathing and laundry.
To address 1,2-dichlorobenzene in a home supply, a whole-house activated carbon filter is the most effective single-filter choice. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic solvent-type chemicals, including o-dichlorobenzene, as water passes through the media. Installed at the main service line in Highland homes, this approach treats water for every tap so you don’t need separate under-sink units for drinking water and for showers or laundry.
Performance depends on a correctly sized carbon tank and the appropriate carbon type because contact time and media volume determine how well contaminants are captured. A whole-house carbon system also reduces other compounds that cause unpleasant tastes and odors, improving water throughout your Highland home. Carbon media must be replaced or serviced on schedule to maintain removal; Mr. Pure Water can help size and match an activated carbon system to your household flow and usage so 1,2-dichlorobenzene is reliably managed.