Including filter system and high-performance Naphthalene filter.
Naphthalene is an organic compound often noticed as a strong mothball-like smell or taste in water, especially when running warm water that can release more odor. In Williston Highlands homes—many of which use private wells tapping Florida’s aquifer—any unusual odor is worth investigating for peace of mind. Testing your well or supply is the only reliable way to know if naphthalene or related compounds are present, so homeowners concerned about scents or tastes should begin there.
Naphthalene is commonly linked with petroleum products and combustion byproducts, and can enter groundwater through spills, improper storage, or migration through soil. For residents of Williston Highlands and Levy County, where private wells and hard water are common, addressing potential volatile organic compounds at the source matters because you use the same water for drinking, cooking, and bathing. A whole-house filtration approach treats every faucet and shower in the home, providing consistent protection rather than only treating a single tap.
The single most effective whole-house filter for reducing naphthalene is a high-quality activated carbon unit—often catalytic carbon or a dense carbon media bed—sized for residential flow rates. Activated carbon removes many organic chemicals and the solvent- or mothball-like odors they cause by adsorbing them onto the media. Proper contact time and an appropriately sized carbon bed are important, because undersized tanks or high flow rates can reduce removal. Installed at the main water line, this filter treats water before it reaches showers, faucets, and appliances throughout your Williston Highlands home.
Pairing a whole-house activated carbon filter with prefiltration helps protect the carbon bed from sediment and keeps flow steady—useful in areas with hard water and mineral content like Williston Highlands. Carbon media must be replaced on schedule because it becomes exhausted as it captures contaminants. If testing reveals other concerns such as sediment, metals, or microbes, complementary stages can be added, but carbon remains the primary workhorse for naphthalene reduction. Mr. Pure Water can assess your Levy County well or supply and size a carbon system to meet your household’s needs so every tap delivers treated water.