Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a solvent that can sometimes be present in drinking water at levels you won’t detect by taste or odor. Often called PCE, PERC, or tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly linked to industrial and dry‑cleaning activities. Because it can enter water supplies without obvious signs, Glass homeowners benefit from knowing common sources and how water systems typically address it so you can plan the right steps for your household.
Perchloroethylene can off‑gas from water during ordinary household uses, so exposure isn’t limited to what you drink. Tasks like showering, bathing, and running the dishwasher can move volatile organic compounds such as PCE from water into your indoor air. Whether your Glass property is on municipal service or a private well, testing and treatment responsibilities differ, and taking a whole‑house view helps intercept contaminants at the point they enter your plumbing.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout a home, a whole‑house activated carbon system is generally the best 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 in Glass homes also cuts down on what can volatilize during showers and other uses, delivering improved water quality to every faucet and fixture.
Correct sizing of the carbon tank 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 bathrooms, laundry and kitchen lines in Glass are all protected. A sediment prefilter can extend carbon life by trapping particulates, while the carbon stage performs the main perchloroethylene removal; Mr. Pure Water can help pick the right whole‑house carbon setup for your home’s plumbing and usage.