Including filter system and high-performance Perchloroethylene filter.
Perchloroethylene is an industrial solvent that can turn up in drinking water at low concentrations without any noticeable taste or odor. You may also see it listed as PCE, PERC, or tetrachloroethylene — names commonly tied to dry‑cleaning and other industrial uses. Because it can travel through water systems, it’s wise for Wright homeowners to know the possible sources and the standard ways it’s removed so you’re not surprised if testing detects it in your plumbing.
Perchloroethylene is volatile, which means it can leave water and enter indoor air during everyday activities — so exposure isn’t limited to what you drink. Tasks like showering, bathing, and running the dishwasher can increase contact with VOCs such as PCE/PERC. Whether your Wright residence gets municipal service or relies on a private well, testing and treatment practices differ, and a whole‑house solution helps intercept contaminants at the point they enter your home.
To reduce perchloroethylene throughout the house, a whole‑house activated carbon system is usually the best single‑filter choice. Quality carbon media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including PCE/PERC, as water flows through the tank. Because tetrachloroethylene can off‑gas during showers and other uses, treating water at the point of entry in your Wright home lowers what’s released into indoor air and delivers cleaner water to every fixture.
Sizing the carbon tank correctly matters because contact time and flow rate determine how effectively PCE is removed. Whole‑house carbon systems are typically placed before your plumbing branches so bathrooms, laundry, and the kitchen all benefit. A sediment prefilter can extend carbon life in some homes, while the carbon stage does the main work removing perchloroethylene. Mr. Pure Water in Wright will help select the right whole‑house carbon system to fit your household’s flow and layout.