Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can appear in water supplies at levels you won't detect by taste or smell. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, this solvent is commonly linked to industrial and dry-cleaning activities. For Modello homeowners, understanding where it may enter the system and the typical treatment options is the first step toward keeping it out of every tap in your house.
Because PCE can volatilize from water into indoor air, exposure in Modello isn’t limited to drinking — showering, bathing, and dishwashing can all release it into your home. Depending on whether your Modello property is on municipal water or a private well, testing routines and responsibilities differ, and many local homes see variable water quality. Taking a whole-house approach addresses perchloroethylene at the point it enters your plumbing.
The most effective single-filter choice for reducing perchloroethylene throughout a Modello home is a whole-house activated carbon system. Quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Treating tetrachloroethylene at the main water entry also helps lower what could be released during showers and other everyday uses, so every fixture gets cleaner water — not just a single sink.
Sizing the carbon filter correctly matters because contact time and flow rate influence how well PCE is removed. Whole-house carbon is typically placed before the plumbing branches to protect bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen lines across Modello homes. In many houses a sediment prefilter can extend carbon life by catching particulates first, while the carbon stage does the primary work removing perchloroethylene; Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right system based on your household’s usage and layout.