Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can occur in drinking water at low concentrations and often gives no noticeable taste or odor, so homeowners may not realize it’s present. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, this solvent is commonly linked with industrial and dry-cleaning operations. Understanding possible sources and typical treatment options is the first step toward keeping this contaminant from reaching every faucet in a Patrick AFB home.
Because perchloroethylene is volatile, it can transfer from water into the air inside your house during everyday tasks — showering, bathing, and dishwashing can all release it. Whether your Patrick AFB property is on a municipal supply or a private well, testing practices differ, and private well owners shoulder their own testing responsibilities. Taking a whole-house view helps stop PCE where it enters the plumbing, reducing exposure across bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout the entire home, the most effective single-filter choice 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 point of entry is especially useful in humid, coastal Brevard County homes like those near Patrick AFB, where reducing what off-gasses during showers can improve indoor air and water quality for every fixture.
Sizing matters: contact time and flow rate determine how well a carbon system captures PCE, so a properly sized whole-house filter should be placed before the plumbing splits to protect all lines. In hard-water areas of Brevard County, a sediment prefilter can extend the life of the carbon by keeping out abrasive minerals and particulates, though the carbon stage does the main perchloroethylene removal. Mr. Pure Water can help Patrick AFB homeowners choose the right whole-house carbon setup for their household demand and plumbing layout.