Including filter system and high-performance Chlordecone filter.
Chlordecone is a long-lasting pesticide that can remain in the environment long after it was used, and when it reaches source water the amounts may be very low and difficult to detect without testing. Because chlordecone doesn't produce a noticeable taste or smell, San Blas homeowners often have no clear signs it might be present. Many families in the area choose to treat water where it enters the house to ensure consistent protection for every tap.
Even if tap water in San Blas looks and smells normal, trace contaminants such as chlordecone can still be present and cause concern for those wanting extra assurance. Treating only one faucet leaves showers, laundry, and other fixtures exposed, so many local homeowners opt for whole-house filtration to protect every outlet. This approach delivers treated water throughout the home without changing daily routines or hand-treating individual taps.
For reducing chlordecone, an activated carbon whole-house filter is generally the single most effective option. Carbon media adsorbs many organic and pesticide-type compounds by trapping them on its surface and within pores, making it suited to contaminants present at low concentrations that sediment filters won’t catch. When installed at the main service line in a San Blas home, it treats incoming water before it reaches any fixture.
A correctly sized whole-house carbon system gives water enough contact time and media volume to improve adsorption of chlordecone. As water passes through the carbon bed, the contaminant is captured while household supply remains uninterrupted. Like any single-media solution, performance depends on matching the system to your home’s flow rate and keeping the carbon replaced on schedule. Mr. Pure Water can work with San Blas residents to confirm the right size and setup based on your goals and any water testing you have.