Including filter system and high-performance 1,2-Dichloropropane filter.
1,2-dichloropropane is a manufactured volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter water when industrial chemicals are in the environment. Because it’s a VOC, it can travel with water and sometimes produce a solvent-like smell even when the liquid looks clear. Homeowners in Century most often learn about it from a lab test, a utility report, or a private well screening; if your results raise concerns, treating the water where it enters your house is a sensible next step.
Even if your water meets general standards, families in Century may want to reduce specific VOCs for added peace of mind. 1,2-dichloropropane won’t be removed by basic sediment cartridges, and common pitcher filters generally aren’t designed for this kind of chemical. Because it can reach every faucet, it affects cooking, bathing and laundry as well as drinking water—so a whole-house solution delivers consistent reduction throughout your home’s plumbing.
The most effective single-filter choice for lowering 1,2-dichloropropane is a whole-house activated carbon system. Quality catalytic or coconut-shell activated carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through, reducing them before they reach taps and appliances. Unlike particulate contaminants, chemical removal depends on the carbon media and contact time rather than micron ratings, so sizing the system to your home’s flow rate is important to maintain performance without causing a large pressure drop.
Mr. Pure Water can match a whole-house carbon system to your Century water source, whether you’re on municipal supply or a private well. If your water carries sediment, a prefilter will protect the carbon bed from premature clogging, while the carbon stage itself provides the primary reduction of 1,2-dichloropropane. Routine media replacement preserves adsorption capacity over time, and installing treatment at the main line means every tap in your home receives filtered water.