Including filter system and high-performance 1,2-Dichloroethane filter.
1,2-Dichloroethane is a synthetic solvent that can make its way into drinking water when industrial chemicals enter local sources. Because it often has no taste or smell, homeowners around Patrick AFB may not notice it without testing. Many families on the Space Coast choose whole-house treatment so showers, laundry, cooking and drinking water are all protected rather than relying only on a point-of-use device at the kitchen sink.
If you’re worried about unhealthy levels of 1,2-dichloroethane in your Patrick AFB home, start with a water test and then pick a filter matched to those results. Different contaminants need different media — not every “all-purpose” cartridge targets solvent-type chemicals. Even in Brevard County’s hard, often clear-looking water, trace organics can be present, so choose treatment based on proven performance so every faucet consistently reduces the contaminant without changing how you use your plumbing.
To address 1,2-dichloroethane, the most effective single-filter whole-house option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) system sized for the home. GAC removes many organic solvents by adsorption thanks to its very large surface area, and a correctly sized tank supplies the contact time needed for reliable reduction. Installed at the point of entry for a Patrick AFB residence, a GAC tank treats incoming water before it reaches kitchens, bathrooms and appliances.
A whole-house GAC filter is a passive, non-electric solution that treats water whenever taps are used. To keep the system working well in hard-water areas like Brevard County, choose equipment sized for your household flow rate and usage so contact time isn’t shortened by high demand; many homes also add a sediment prefilter upstream to protect the carbon from grit and extend service life. Mr. Pure Water can help Patrick AFB homeowners pick a whole-house GAC configuration aimed at reducing 1,2-dichloroethane throughout the house.