Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can occur in water supplies in very low concentrations and typically can’t be detected by taste or smell. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly linked to industrial and dry-cleaning operations. Even when present at low levels, you don’t want it circulating to every faucet in your Casa Blanco home. The first step is knowing the possible sources and the usual treatment options so you can make an informed plan for your household.
Because perchloroethylene can volatilize from water into indoor air, exposure in a Casa Blanco residence isn’t limited to drinking water alone. Daily activities—showers, baths and dishwashing—can increase contact with VOCs like PCE. If your water comes from a municipal supply, testing and mitigation may be handled by the utility; well owners in and around Casa Blanco are responsible for testing their own water. In either case, addressing the contaminant where water enters the home is an effective way to lower overall exposure.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout a home, a whole-house activated carbon system is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water moves through the tank. Because tetrachloroethylene is volatile, treating water at the point of entry in Casa Blanco helps limit what can be released during showers and other household uses. The outcome is cleaner water at every fixture, not just the kitchen sink.
Sizing matters: contact time and flow rate determine how well PCE is captured, so a properly sized whole-house carbon system should be installed where water first enters your Casa Blanco plumbing. Often a sediment prefilter is added to protect the carbon bed from premature clogging, while the carbon stage does the main removal work for perchloroethylene. Mr. Pure Water can assess your home’s water use and plumbing layout in Casa Blanco to recommend the right whole-house carbon system for your needs.