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. You likely won’t detect it by taste or smell—tap water can look and smell normal even when trace chemicals are present. Many Scanlon homeowners choose to limit chemical exposure where practical, especially for water used every day; a whole-house solution treats water at every faucet rather than only at the kitchen sink.
Because epichlorohydrin is considered a contaminant of health concern rather than an aesthetic issue, it makes sense to consider the many ways you contact water in your home. Cooking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and showering all increase your daily exposure to trace chemicals. In Scanlon homes, you can add targeted whole-house treatment that doesn’t change how your household runs—just gives you greater confidence in the water flowing to every tap. The aim is simple: cleaner water across the house with a system sized for your family’s needs.
For a single-stage treatment aimed at epichlorohydrin, a quality activated carbon filter is generally the most effective and practical whole-house option. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic chemicals as water moves through the media, reducing their levels before water reaches fixtures. In a whole-house arrangement, a properly sized catalytic or premium activated carbon tank provides the contact time and flow rate needed for everyday use around Scanlon—treating showers, laundry and all sinks, not just one point of use.
Good performance depends on using sufficient carbon media and maintaining an appropriate flow rate so water doesn’t pass through too quickly. That’s why whole-house carbon systems for Scanlon residences are built as larger backwashing tanks or high-capacity cartridges rather than small under-sink filters. With the right design, you can lower epichlorohydrin while improving overall water quality and consistency throughout your home. Mr. Pure Water can help select the right whole-house activated carbon filter based on your plumbing layout, household usage, and installation goals.