Including filter system and high-performance cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene filter.
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or degreasers break down and migrate through soil. Because it can dissolve and travel in groundwater, the compound may reach areas beyond its original source and linger without obvious taste or odor at common concentrations. Homeowners in Berkshire Lakes usually won’t detect it without testing, so if water analysis shows elevated cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene (sometimes listed under other names), it’s sensible to consider steps that reduce household exposure.
Contaminants like cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene affect more than just drinking water — water used for cooking, bathing, and laundry can matter too. Treating at the point where water enters a Berkshire Lakes home treats every faucet and appliance, preventing repeated cycling of VOCs through plumbing and water-using devices. A whole-house system gives consistent protection across the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry without relying on a single filtered tap or pitcher.
For cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, the single most effective whole-house filter choice is an activated carbon system engineered for VOC reduction. Carbon media adsorbs many organic compounds as water flows through the tank, and when the vessel is sized correctly it provides adequate contact time to capture more of this contaminant before water reaches fixtures. In Berkshire Lakes — where hard water is common across Collier County — a properly designed carbon tank installed ahead of the house can quietly protect all points of use.
A whole-house carbon filter is normally mounted on the main service line so it treats incoming water before it splits to the rest of the home. Because removal depends on flow rate, media volume, and water chemistry (Berkshire Lakes and nearby areas often experience hard groundwater), correct sizing and media selection are essential for dependable cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene reduction. Carbon media will need periodic replacement as it becomes exhausted, and Mr. Pure Water can help size the system for your home and verify results with follow-up testing if you’d like.