Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is an industrial solvent that can appear in drinking water at low concentrations without any noticeable taste or odor. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly linked to dry-cleaning and other industrial uses. Because homeowners in Delta may not detect it by sense alone, it’s helpful to know the typical sources and treatment paths so you can plan how to keep it from reaching every tap in your house.
PCE doesn’t just affect drinking water — it can transfer into indoor air during routine activities, so showers, baths and dishwashing may raise your household’s exposure. Whether your water comes from a municipal supply or a private well in the Delta area, testing and responsibility differ, and relying on point-of-entry protection is a practical way to reduce what enters your home overall.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout a Delta home, a whole-house activated carbon system is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Because tetrachloroethylene is volatile, treating water at the point of entry also cuts down on what could be released into the air during showers and other water use, delivering improved water quality to every fixture.
Sizing a whole-house carbon filter correctly matters, since contact time and flow rate influence how well PCE is removed. These systems are typically placed at the main entry to protect kitchen, laundry, and bathroom lines across a Delta home. In some cases a sediment prefilter helps preserve the carbon bed, but the carbon stage is responsible for most perchloroethylene removal; Mr. Pure Water can help choose the right system for your household’s layout and water use.