Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene can appear in water supplies at levels you won’t detect by taste or smell. Known also as PCE, PERC, and tetrachloroethylene, it’s commonly linked to industrial uses like dry cleaning. Because it can enter household water unnoticed, Wilma homeowners benefit from knowing typical sources and treatment approaches so they can decide how to protect every tap in their house.
Perchloroethylene is volatile, so it can transfer from water into indoor air during everyday activities — showering, bathing, and doing dishes can all increase exposure. Whether your Wilma residence is on municipal service or a private well, testing and treatment responsibilities differ, but taking a whole-house approach ensures the water is treated where it enters your home and reduces vapors released during use.
To reduce perchloroethylene at every fixture, a whole-house activated carbon system is typically the best single-filter solution. Quality carbon media adsorbs a range of volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Treating tetrachloroethylene at the point of entry in Wilma helps limit what can off-gas during showers and other water use, so cleaner water reaches all faucets and appliances.
Correct sizing matters because contact time and flow rate determine how well carbon captures PCE. Whole-house carbon is usually installed at the main inlet so bathrooms, kitchen and laundry lines are all protected. In many homes a sediment prefilter helps preserve the carbon bed, while the carbon stage handles the primary removal of perchloroethylene — Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right whole-house carbon setup for your Wilma property and water needs.