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 move into groundwater. Because it can dissolve and travel through subsurface water, the compound may persist away from its original source. At common concentrations homeowners usually won’t notice a distinct smell or taste, so testing is the usual way to detect it. If your Ivan water test shows elevated cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, it’s reasonable to consider steps to reduce household exposure.
Water used for cooking, bathing and laundry all contributes to your family’s exposure, so treating only one faucet isn’t enough in most cases. Addressing VOCs such as cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene at the point where water enters an Ivan home treats every outlet and helps stop contaminants from cycling through plumbing and appliances. A whole-house system gives consistent protection around the house so you don’t have to rely on a single filter or pitcher for safer daily use.
For cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, the best single-filter whole-house option is an activated carbon system sized for VOC reduction. Carbon media adsorbs many organic contaminants as water flows through the tank, providing the contact time needed to capture compounds in this category. Installed and sized correctly, a carbon whole-house filter will work automatically behind the scenes to reduce cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene before water reaches your kitchen, bathrooms and laundry in Ivan.
Whole-house carbon filters are installed on the main water line so incoming water is treated before it splits to the rest of the house. Because removal depends on flow rate, media volume and water chemistry, proper sizing and maintenance are important to sustain reduction of cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene; carbon media also needs periodic replacement once its adsorption capacity is used. Mr. Pure Water in Ivan can help you choose the right whole-house carbon system for your home and arrange follow-up testing to confirm performance if you’d like.