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 can dissolve and travel below the surface, it may appear some distance from its original source and remain in the environment for a long time. At common concentrations homeowners usually won’t notice a smell or taste, so testing is the reliable way to detect it. If your Plains water test shows elevated cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, it’s sensible to consider steps to lower household exposure.
What you use water for around the house—drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry—matters when VOCs are involved. Treating water where it enters a Plains home ensures every tap benefits, rather than relying on a single point-of-use device. A whole-house solution also helps keep contaminants from recirculating through plumbing and appliances, giving more consistent protection for daily tasks without running to a single faucet.
For cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, the best single-filter choice for a whole-house system is an activated carbon filter formulated for VOC reduction. Carbon media adsorbs many organic compounds as water flows through the tank, making it well suited to compounds in the VOC family. When the tank is sized properly, the media provides adequate contact time to remove a larger share of the contaminant before water reaches fixtures. Installed and maintained correctly, this approach quietly protects kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry throughout a Plains residence.
Whole-house carbon systems are installed on the main supply so all incoming water is treated before it splits to the rest of your Plains home. Performance depends on flow rate, carbon volume, and water chemistry, so accurate sizing is important to reliably reduce cis-1,2-dichloroethylene. Carbon also has a finite service life and must be replaced periodically to maintain effectiveness. Mr. Pure Water can help select the right whole-house carbon system for your home and arrange follow-up testing if you’d like confirmation of results.