Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can appear in water supplies at very low levels without any noticeable taste or odor, so homeowners in Pelican Bay might not realize it’s present. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, this solvent is commonly linked to industrial and dry-cleaning activities. Knowing potential sources and how water providers or private wells handle treatment is the first step toward keeping this contaminant out of your household plumbing in coastal Broward.
Because perchloroethylene can volatilize into indoor air, exposures in Pelican Bay are not limited to drinking — showering, bathing, and dishwashing can also release it from water into your home. Municipal testing and treatment practices vary across Broward County, and well owners are responsible for their own testing. That’s why addressing PCE at the point where water enters your Pelican Bay house is a practical way to reduce overall household exposure.
To lower perchloroethylene throughout a home, a whole-house activated carbon system is commonly the single most effective filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Treating tetrachloroethylene at the main entry also limits what can be driven off during hot showers or other routine water use, giving every faucet in your Pelican Bay residence cleaner water — not just the kitchen sink.
Sizing and installation matter for whole-house carbon systems because contact time and flow rate determine how well PCE is removed. These systems are usually placed before the plumbing branches so they protect bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen lines across Pelican Bay homes — where Broward’s hard water can also contribute to scale issues in plumbing and appliances. A sediment prefilter can prolong the life of the carbon bed in homes with particulate concerns, while the carbon stage does the primary work removing perchloroethylene; Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right system for your household’s water use and layout.