Including filter system and high-performance Epichlorohydrin filter.
Epichlorohydrin is an industrial chemical that can appear in drinking water at very low levels, sometimes linked to materials and processes used in treatment and distribution. In Old Town many homeowners won’t detect it by taste or smell, since it doesn’t usually change the water’s odor or color. Even without obvious signs, it’s reasonable to reduce potential chemical exposure where you can—especially for water used every day. A whole-house system treats water at every faucet in your Old Town home, not just the kitchen sink, so all household uses are covered.
Because epichlorohydrin is considered a health-related contaminant rather than an aesthetic problem, it’s smart to think about every way your family contacts water. Cooking, brushing teeth, dishwashing and bathing all increase exposure to trace chemicals over time. In Old Town households you can add targeted treatment without changing how your home operates; the aim is simple: deliver cleaner water throughout the house with a system sized for your household’s needs and daily use patterns.
For single-stage reduction of epichlorohydrin, a high-quality activated carbon filter is generally the most practical and effective whole-house choice. Carbon removes many organic chemicals by adsorption as water passes through, lowering their concentration before water reaches taps in your Old Town home. Installed as a catalytic or premium activated carbon tank sized for your flow, these systems provide the contact time and capacity needed for showers, laundry and every sink—not just one point of use.
Good performance depends on using enough carbon media and maintaining an appropriate flow rate so water doesn’t rush through too quickly. That’s why whole-house carbon solutions for Old Town properties are built as larger tanks or high-capacity cartridges rather than small single-faucet filters. With the right design you can reduce epichlorohydrin while improving overall water consistency, and Mr. Pure Water can help select the proper whole-house activated carbon system based on your plumbing, usage and installation goals.