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 travel away from its original source and linger, homeowners may not notice it by smell or taste at common concentrations—testing is usually how it’s found. If your Monkey Box water test shows elevated cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene or related VOCs, it’s sensible to consider steps to reduce exposure throughout the house.
Water used for cooking, showering, and laundry matters just as much as what comes from the kitchen tap, and in Monkey Box a whole-house approach treats every faucet. Installing treatment where water enters your home prevents contaminants like cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene from circulating through plumbing and appliances. Especially with Florida’s humid subtropical climate and occasional storm-related water issues, treating incoming water gives consistent protection across daily routines instead of relying on a single point-of-use device.
For cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, the most effective single-filter choice in a whole-house system is an activated carbon filter formulated for VOC reduction. Carbon media adsorbs many organic compounds as water flows through, and when the tank is sized correctly it provides the contact time needed to remove more of the compound before water reaches your taps. This option runs automatically in the background, giving Monkey Box households protection at the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry without extra steps from you.
A whole-house carbon filter is mounted on the main water line so incoming water is treated before it splits to the rest of the house; correct sizing matters because flow rate, media volume, and water chemistry all affect performance against cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene. Carbon media will eventually reach capacity and requires periodic replacement to maintain effectiveness. Mr. Pure Water in the Monkey Box area can help size the right whole-house carbon system for your home and arrange follow-up testing to verify reduction if you’d like.