Including filter system and high-performance Naphthalene filter.
Naphthalene is an organic chemical that can appear in water when fuel-related products or industrial materials are nearby. Homeowners often recognize it by a strong mothball-like smell or taste, which can become more noticeable with warm water as odors volatilize. Even when you can’t detect any scent in your Century home, many families prefer to confirm water safety with testing and take steps to address any concerns for peace of mind.
Because naphthalene is linked to petroleum and combustion byproducts, it commonly shows up in conversations about volatile organic compounds in drinking water. It may enter a household supply from spills, improper chemical storage near a property, or by moving through soil into groundwater in some locations. Whatever the route, most people don’t want these compounds in the water they drink, cook with, or bathe in. A whole-house system provides consistent treatment throughout a Century residence instead of protecting just one faucet.
The most effective single-filter whole-house option for reducing naphthalene is an activated carbon filter—ideally catalytic carbon or a dense carbon media bed sized for typical home flow rates. Activated carbon reduces many organic chemicals and is particularly good at addressing the solvent- or mothball-like odors associated with naphthalene. Performance depends on adequate contact time and sufficient carbon media, so properly sized tanks are important to avoid reduced effectiveness. Installed at the main water line, this filter treats incoming water before it reaches showers, faucets, and appliances in your Century home.
Pairing a whole-house activated carbon filter with prefiltration helps prevent sediment from fouling the carbon bed and keeps flow steady. Carbon media will eventually become exhausted, so routine replacement and maintenance are necessary to preserve performance. If testing in Century indicates other concerns like sediment, metals, or biological issues, those are commonly addressed with additional treatment stages, while carbon remains the primary solution for naphthalene reduction—Mr. Pure Water can help size and maintain the system for your household’s needs.