Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a solvent that can appear in drinking water at low concentrations without any noticeable taste or odor. Known also as PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly linked to industrial uses and dry-cleaning. Because you won’t necessarily detect it by smell, the sensible first step for Alafaya homeowners is to understand possible sources and the standard ways it’s treated so you know what to look for and how to protect every tap in your Orange County home.
Perchloroethylene can transfer from water into the air in your home during everyday activities, so exposure isn’t limited to drinking. Showering, bathing, dishwashing and laundry can all release volatile organic compounds like PCE into indoor air. Whether your Alafaya residence is on municipal supply or a private well, testing frequency and treatment differ, and a whole-house solution is the most straightforward way to address contamination where water enters your home.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout the house, a whole-house activated carbon system is typically the single most effective filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds—including PCE/PERC—as water flows through the tank, and treating at the point of entry helps limit what can be released during showers and other water use. For Alafaya homes—where hard water is common—this approach delivers treated water to every fixture, not just a single sink.
Sizing the carbon tank correctly matters because contact time and flow rate determine how effectively PCE is removed. Whole-house carbon is usually placed before the plumbing branches so it protects bathrooms, kitchen and laundry lines at once. In many Central Florida homes a sediment prefilter can extend carbon life by removing particulate that otherwise clogs the bed; the carbon stage remains the primary perchloroethylene remover. Mr. Pure Water can help Alafaya homeowners choose the right whole-house carbon system for their household demand and plumbing layout.