Including filter system and high-performance Hexachlorobenzene filter.
Hexachlorobenzene is a man-made chemical that can persist in the environment and migrate through soil and waterways, sometimes showing up in trace amounts in household supplies. Because it breaks down very slowly, it can remain long after its original release and typically isn’t detectable by smell or sight—testing is the only reliable way to find it. In Mims, where many properties rely on well water, treating water where it enters the house is a practical step if you’re worried about contaminants like hexachlorobenzene.
Even crystal-clear water can contain low-level contaminants that matter over time. Hexachlorobenzene is hydrophobic, so it tends to cling to organic materials instead of dissolving like mineral salts; that affects how it’s removed from water. For homeowners across Brevard County and the Space Coast, a focused filtration strategy — rather than only basic sediment strainers — offers more reliable protection for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry in households with hard, mineral-rich well water.
The most effective single-filter approach for reducing hexachlorobenzene is a whole-house activated carbon system. Granular activated carbon (GAC) provides a large surface area that adsorbs many chlorinated organic chemicals as water flows through; because hexachlorobenzene is a chlorinated organic compound, carbon media is particularly suitable when the tank is sized for your household flow and contact time. Installed at the main water line, a properly designed GAC system treats every faucet and fixture in your Mims home.
At Mr. Pure Water we size whole-house carbon systems to provide steady performance throughout the day, accounting for typical usage patterns in Mims households. A sediment pre-filter is commonly paired with the carbon tank to protect the media from clogging—especially useful in well systems where iron or mineral particulates can be present—while the activated carbon does the primary removal work. Bring a recent water report or tell us about your well and water concerns, and we’ll recommend a system matched to your goals and family’s needs.