Phone: 954-208-3500
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 954-208-3500
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 954-208-3500
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a solvent that can appear in water in trace amounts without any noticeable taste or odor, so homeowners often don’t realize it’s there. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly tied to industrial and dry-cleaning activities. Knowing the likely sources and typical treatment methods is the first step toward protecting your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home from unwanted contaminants reaching every tap.
PCE can off-gas from water into indoor air during everyday tasks, so exposure isn’t limited to drinking — showering, bathing and washing dishes can all increase contact with volatile organic compounds like perchloroethylene. Whether your Broward County residence is on municipal supply or a private well, testing and treatment practices differ, and a whole-house strategy helps stop PCE where water first enters your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea piping.
To lower perchloroethylene levels throughout a house, the most effective single-filter choice is a whole-house activated carbon system. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank, and treating tetrachloroethylene at the point of entry also reduces what can volatilize during showers and other water use. This approach delivers cleaner water to every fixture in your Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home rather than just one sink.
Correct sizing matters because contact time and flow rate determine how well carbon captures PCE. Whole-house carbon units are usually placed before plumbing branches so bathrooms, laundry and kitchens — including homes in Terra Mar Island or Silver Shores — all get protection at once. A sediment prefilter can extend carbon life by trapping sand and hard-water mineral particles common in coastal South Florida, while the carbon stage does the main work removing perchloroethylene; Mr. Pure Water will help pick the right system for your household’s usage and layout.
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