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 in the environment. As a VOC it can travel through water and sometimes gives off a solvent-like smell even when the water looks clear, so many Marathon homeowners first learn about it from a lab test, a utility report, or a well-water screening. If testing shows levels you’re uncomfortable with, treating the water where it enters your Marathon property is a smart next step.
Even if your municipal supply or private well meets general standards, families on Marathon’s islands may still want extra reassurance against specific VOCs. 1,2-dichloropropane won’t be removed by basic sediment cartridges, and common pitcher filters typically aren’t built for this chemical. Because it can affect every faucet, it’s not only about drinking water—cooking, showering and laundry can be impacted too. A whole-house system gives consistent reduction across the plumbing in your home, from Key Colony Beach to Coco Plum and beyond.
For reducing 1,2-dichloropropane, the most effective single whole-house option is an activated carbon filter. Quality catalytic or coconut-shell activated carbon media is engineered to adsorb many VOCs as water moves through the tank, lowering concentrations before water reaches taps and appliances in Marathon homes. Because this is a chemical contaminant rather than particulate dirt, carbon media type and contact time are the critical factors rather than micron rating; sizing the system to your house’s flow rate prevents excessive pressure drop.
Mr. Pure Water will match a whole-house carbon system to your Marathon water source, whether you rely on the municipal supply or a private well or cistern. If coastal salt air and storm exposure have increased corrosion or your supply has visible sediment, a prefilter can protect the carbon from clogging, but the carbon stage is what removes 1,2-dichloropropane. Regular media replacement preserves adsorption capacity, and installing treatment at the main line delivers filtered water to every faucet and appliance throughout your home.