Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can enter water systems in small, often undetectable amounts — you usually won’t taste or smell it. Also referred to as PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, this solvent is commonly linked with industrial processes and dry-cleaning. For Atlantis homeowners, the first step is knowing potential sources and how treatment typically addresses it so you can decide whether action is needed for your household water.
Because PCE is volatile, it can move from water into the air inside your home during everyday activities like showering, bathing, and running the dishwasher. That means exposure isn’t limited to just drinking water. Whether you’re on municipal supply in Palm Beach County or managing a private well, testing and treatment responsibilities differ — but taking a whole-house view helps protect indoor air and all water outlets in your Atlantis residence.
To address perchloroethylene throughout the home, a whole-house activated carbon system is generally the single most effective filter choice. Quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Because tetrachloroethylene can off-gas during showers and other uses, treating water at the point it enters your Atlantis home reduces what reaches every fixture, not just a single sink.
Sizing and proper installation matter — contact time and flow rate determine how well PCE is captured by the carbon bed. Whole-house carbon systems are typically placed before the plumbing branches so they protect bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen lines across your Atlantis property. In areas of Palm Beach County where municipal water is hard, a sediment prefilter can help prevent premature clogging of the carbon, while the carbon stage does the main removal work; Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right whole-house carbon setup for your home’s use and layout.