Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can appear in water supplies at low concentrations without any noticeable taste or odor, so homeowners in Pace might not realize it’s present. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, this solvent is commonly linked to industrial and dry‑cleaning activities. Knowing the potential sources and how providers treat it is the first step toward keeping it out of your faucets and showers.
Because PCE can evaporate from water into indoor air, exposure in a Pace home isn’t limited to what you drink — showers, baths and dishwashing can release it into your living space. Municipal testing and treatment differ by utility, and private well owners are responsible for their own testing; either way, addressing the water at the point it enters your Pace house helps limit both ingestion and airborne exposure.
To treat perchloroethylene across an entire Pace home, a whole-house activated carbon system is generally the single most effective filter choice. Quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water moves through the tank. Because tetrachloroethylene is volatile, treating it at the point of entry reduces what can off‑gas during showers and other daily uses, delivering cleaner water to every fixture.
Sizing matters for whole‑house carbon systems in Pace residences: sufficient contact time and appropriate flow rate determine how well PCE is removed. These systems are usually placed before the home’s plumbing branches so bathrooms, laundry and kitchen lines are protected simultaneously. A sediment prefilter can extend carbon life in some setups, while the carbon stage remains the main defense against perchloroethylene — Mr. Pure Water can help pick and size the right unit for your Pace home.