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 move through the environment. Because it dissolves into water, it can travel beyond its original source and remain present for long periods. At the levels most homeowners encounter, you’re unlikely to notice it by taste or smell, so testing is the usual way it’s found. If your water test flags elevated cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, it’s sensible to take steps to reduce exposure throughout your Hammocks home.
Drinking water isn’t the only concern — water used for cooking, showering, and laundry matters too. For households in The Hammocks and the wider Miami-Dade area, treating water where it enters the house ensures every faucet receives the same protection. A whole-house solution also stops contaminants from circulating through plumbing and appliances, which is useful in our hard-water local conditions where scale and appliance longevity are frequent homeowner concerns.
The most effective single-filter option for whole-house treatment of cis-1,2-dichloroethylene is an activated carbon system formulated for VOC reduction. Carbon media adsorbs many organic compounds as water flows through the tank, providing the contact time needed to capture more of the compound before it reaches taps in your Hammocks home. Properly sized carbon systems run automatically and protect kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry without relying on a single faucet device.
Whole-house carbon filters are usually mounted on the main water line so incoming supply is treated before it branches to fixtures. Because effectiveness depends on flow rate, media volume, and local water chemistry, correct sizing is important to reliably reduce cis-1,2-dichloroethylene — especially in Miami-Dade’s hard water. Carbon media also has a finite service life and requires periodic replacement to maintain adsorption performance. Mr. Pure Water can help select the right whole-house carbon system for your Hammocks property and verify improvement with follow-up testing if you’d like.