Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is an industrial solvent that can sometimes be found at low levels in water supplies without any noticeable taste or odor. You may also see it listed as PCE, PERC, or tetrachloroethylene; it’s commonly linked to industrial processes and dry-cleaning. Because it can travel through water unseen, Gaskin homeowners who want peace of mind often start by learning the likely sources and the standard treatment approaches before choosing a solution for their house.
Perchloroethylene can volatilize from water into the air during routine activities, so exposure in the home can happen while showering, bathing, or running the dishwasher—not just from drinking. If your Gaskin residence is on a public system, testing and treatment practices may differ from nearby properties; if you rely on a private well, testing becomes your responsibility. In either situation, addressing contaminants at the point where water enters your Gaskin home offers the broadest protection.
To reduce perchloroethylene across every tap, a whole-house activated carbon system is generally the best single-filter choice. 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 your Gaskin home also helps lower what might off-gas during showers and other water use, so cleaner water reaches bathrooms, laundry and kitchen fixtures alike.
Sizing matters: contact time and flow rate determine how effectively a carbon system captures PCE. Whole-house carbon is usually placed before the plumbing splits so it protects all lines in a Gaskin home. In many installations a sediment prefilter is added to prolong the carbon’s life, while the carbon stage provides the main perchloroethylene removal—Mr. Pure Water can help select the right whole-house carbon setup for your household’s water use and pipe layout.