Including filter system and high-performance cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene filter.
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when certain industrial solvents or degreasers break down and migrate into groundwater. Because it dissolves and can travel away from its original source, it may persist in aquifers and supply lines. Typical concentrations aren’t obvious by taste or smell, so testing is the usual way homeowners learn it’s present. If your Fairview Shores water test shows elevated cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, it’s reasonable to consider steps that reduce household exposure.
Water used for bathing, cooking and laundry matters just as much as drinking water when managing VOCs like cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene. Treating water where it enters the house — a whole-house approach — ensures every tap in your Fairview Shores property is covered and helps keep contaminants from cycling through appliances and plumbing, which is useful in our hard-water, Floridan-aquifer region. The result is more consistent water quality across daily routines rather than relying on a single faucet filter or pitchers.
The most effective single-filter option for whole-house removal of cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene is an activated carbon system tuned for VOC reduction. Carbon media adsorbs many organic compounds as water flows through the tank, and when the unit is sized correctly it provides the contact time needed to capture more of this compound before it reaches fixtures. In Fairview Shores homes an activated carbon whole-house filter runs automatically and protects the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry without treating each tap separately.
A whole-house carbon filter is installed on the main service line so incoming water is treated before it splits to the rest of the home. Because reduction depends on flow rate, media volume and local water chemistry — including the hard water common to Orange County from the Floridan aquifer — proper sizing and media selection are important. Carbon also has a finite service life and requires periodic replacement to maintain performance. Mr. Pure Water in Fairview Shores can recommend the right whole-house carbon system for your property and arrange follow-up testing to confirm results if you’d like.