Including filter system and high-performance 1,2-Dichloropropane filter.
1,2-dichloropropane is a synthetic volatile organic compound (VOC) that can appear in water when industrial chemicals are present nearby. As a VOC it can travel through water and sometimes gives a solvent-like smell even if the water still looks clear. Homeowners in Lakewood most often learn about it from lab testing, a utility water quality report, or well screening; if your results concern you, treating water where it enters your Lakewood home is a sensible next step.
Even when a supply meets routine standards, families in Lakewood may choose to reduce specific VOCs for everyday comfort and confidence. 1,2-dichloropropane won’t be removed by basic sediment cartridges, and common pitcher filters generally aren’t made to target this kind of chemical. Because it can affect all household uses—drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry—a whole-house solution is the best way to provide consistent reduction across every tap in your Lakewood residence.
To lower 1,2-dichloropropane throughout a house, a whole-house activated carbon filter is typically the most effective single-filter choice. Catalytic or coconut-shell activated carbon media work by adsorbing many VOCs as water flows through, reducing their concentration before water reaches faucets and appliances. For this chemical contaminant the carbon media type and contact time are key factors—micron ratings matter less—so systems must be sized to your home’s flow to maintain performance in Lakewood without causing undue pressure loss.
Mr. Pure Water can match a whole-house carbon system to your Lakewood water source, whether you’re on city water or a private well. If your supply carries sediment, we’ll recommend a prefilter to protect the carbon media from premature clogging, while the carbon stage remains the main treatment for 1,2-dichloropropane. Regular media replacement preserves adsorption capacity, and by installing the system at the main line you’ll have treated water available at every tap in your Lakewood home.