Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a solvent that can appear in water supplies at low levels without any noticeable taste or odor. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly linked to industrial and dry-cleaning uses. Because it can enter household plumbing unnoticed, it’s worth knowing the typical sources and the standard ways water systems treat or remove it before it reaches your taps in Fidelis.
Perchloroethylene can transfer from water into indoor air when you use household water, so exposure isn’t limited to drinking alone — showering, bathing, and dishwashing can release it into the home environment. Whether your Fidelis property is served by a public system or a private well, testing and treatment responsibilities differ; for homeowners, taking a whole-house view helps control where contaminants enter and reduces what reaches every bathroom and kitchen fixture.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout a residence, a whole-house activated carbon system is the most effective single-filter choice. High-quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water moves through the tank. Treating tetrachloroethylene at the point of entry in Fidelis also lowers the amount that can volatilize during showers and other daily uses, so every tap delivers cleaner water rather than relying on point-of-use devices alone.
Sizing the carbon filter correctly matters because contact time and flow rate determine how well PCE is captured. Whole-house carbon systems are typically placed before plumbing branches so they protect bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen lines at once; adding a sediment prefilter can extend the carbon’s life in some homes. Mr. Pure Water can help Fidelis homeowners choose the right whole-house activated carbon system based on household water use and plumbing layout.