Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a solvent that can appear in water at low levels without giving off a noticeable taste or odor, so homeowners often don’t realize it’s there. You may also hear it called PCE, PERC, or tetrachloroethylene — a chemical commonly used in industry and dry cleaning. In Bithlo and nearby Orange County neighborhoods, understanding likely sources and typical treatment methods is the first step in keeping that solvent out of your household water.
Because perchloroethylene can volatilize from water into indoor air, your exposure isn’t limited to what you drink — showers, baths, and dishwashing can all release VOCs into the home. Whether your Bithlo residence is on municipal supply or a private well (a mix common across the Orlando metro area), testing responsibility and treatment routines can differ. That’s why many homeowners choose a whole-house strategy to intercept contaminants at the point they enter the plumbing.
To reduce perchloroethylene across every faucet, a whole-house activated carbon system is generally the best single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC and tetrachloroethylene, as water flows through the tank. Installing treatment at the home’s entry point also helps lower what might be released into the air during hot showers or other water use, delivering cleaner water to every fixture in Bithlo homes.
Sizing the carbon filter correctly matters because contact time and flow rate determine how effectively PCE is removed. Whole-house carbon systems are usually placed before the plumbing branches so they protect kitchens, bathrooms and laundry at once; in Central Florida homes with moderate hardness, a sediment prefilter can extend carbon life by trapping grit and particles first. Mr. Pure Water will evaluate your Bithlo household’s water use and plumbing layout to recommend the right whole-house carbon system for reliable perchloroethylene reduction.