Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is a common industrial solvent that can occur in water at levels you won’t detect by taste or smell. Also called PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s frequently linked to dry-cleaning and other industrial uses. Since it can enter household plumbing unnoticed, the first step for Tyndall AFB homeowners is knowing where it may originate and how it’s usually managed so you can protect every tap.
Because PCE can transfer from water into indoor air during everyday activities, exposure isn’t limited to drinking — showering, bathing and dishwashing can all release volatile organic compounds into your home. Whether your Tyndall AFB residence is on a public supply or a private source, testing practices and treatments differ, and private well owners are responsible for monitoring. Taking a whole-house perspective helps address perchloroethylene at the point it enters your plumbing.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout the house, a whole-house activated carbon system is usually the single most effective filter option. 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 point of entry in your Tyndall AFB home also lowers what can be released during showers and other uses, delivering cleaner water to every fixture.
Sizing the carbon tank for your household is crucial because contact time and flow rate determine how well PCE is removed. Whole-house carbon systems are commonly placed before the plumbing branches so bathrooms, kitchen and laundry lines are all protected. A sediment prefilter can extend carbon life in some homes, while the carbon stage performs the main perchloroethylene removal — Mr. Pure Water can help Tyndall AFB homeowners choose the right system for their usage and layout.