Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a solvent that can appear in water supplies at levels you might not detect by taste or smell. Known also as PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly tied to industrial and dry‑cleaning activities. In Scottsmoor and other parts of Brevard County, where many properties rely on private wells, sources and concentrations can vary — so understanding how PCE gets into water and how it’s normally treated is the first step toward protecting your household.
Because perchloroethylene can off‑gas from water into indoor air, exposure isn’t limited to drinking — showering, bathing and dishwashing can all increase contact with volatile organic compounds. In the Scottsmoor area, whether you use municipal supply or a private well, testing schedules and responsibilities differ; well owners especially should test. Treating water at the point it enters your home helps reduce PCE exposure from every faucet and fixture.
To lower perchloroethylene throughout a home, a whole‑house activated carbon system is generally the most effective single‑filter choice. Quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Because tetrachloroethylene is volatile, treating water at the main entry in Scottsmoor reduces what might be released during showers and other everyday uses, delivering cleaner water to every fixture rather than just a single tap.
Sizing the carbon filter correctly matters because contact time and flow rate influence how well PCE is removed. Whole‑house carbon systems are usually placed before the plumbing splits so bathrooms, laundry and kitchen lines are all protected. In many Scottsmoor homes — where water hardness is moderate and sediment from private wells can be a factor — adding a sediment prefilter can prolong carbon life, while the carbon stage provides the main perchloroethylene removal. Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right whole‑house carbon setup for your home’s usage and plumbing layout.