Including filter system and high-performance Naphthalene filter.
Naphthalene is an organic compound that can appear in water where fuel-related products or industrial materials have impacted the environment. Homeowners often recognize it by a strong mothball-like smell or taste, which can be more noticeable when warm water is running because heat can release more odor. Even without a detectable scent, many Sears residents prefer to test and address potential contamination for reassurance. A professional water test is the only way to know whether naphthalene or similar compounds are present in your water.
Because naphthalene is linked to petroleum and combustion byproducts, it’s commonly mentioned alongside other volatile organic compounds that may enter drinking water. Sources can include spills, improper chemical storage near a property, or migration through soil into groundwater. For homeowners in Osceola County and the greater Orlando metro area, protecting household water used for drinking, cooking, and bathing is a priority. A whole-house solution treats every outlet in the home so you aren’t relying on a single point-of-use device.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing naphthalene in a whole-house system is a high-quality activated carbon filter—often catalytic carbon or a densely packed carbon media bed sized for residential flow rates. Activated carbon adsorbs many organic chemicals, including those that cause solvent- or mothball-like odors. Proper contact time and sufficient carbon volume are important because high flow or undersized tanks can reduce effectiveness. When installed at the main service line, this filter treats water before it reaches showers, faucets, and appliances throughout your Sears home.
Pairing a whole-house activated carbon unit with prefiltration helps prevent sediment—common in Central Florida’s hard groundwater—from clogging the carbon bed and preserves steady flow. Carbon media and cartridges need periodic replacement since capacity is finite and performance drops as the media becomes exhausted. If testing reveals other concerns such as sediment, metals, or microbial issues, those are addressed with additional stages, while carbon remains the primary solution for naphthalene. Mr. Pure Water in Sears can size and recommend the right carbon system for your household’s demand so every tap receives consistent treatment.