Including filter system and high-performance trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene filter.
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when industrial solvents or degreasers reach aquifers. Because it volatilizes easily, you may notice a chemical-like odor when hot water runs—during a shower or while filling a sink—but it isn’t always detectable by smell. Many homeowners in Aurantia choose a whole-house strategy so the water used for bathing, cooking and laundry is managed consistently rather than relying on a single faucet treatment.
Most Aurantia residents find out about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a lab test or a utility notice rather than by sight or taste. This contaminant is dissolved in water, so ordinary sediment filters and standard cartridges for dirt and rust won’t remove it. Because VOCs can transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, treating only the kitchen tap leaves other exposures unaddressed; installing treatment at the main line gives broader protection across the home.
The best single-filter solution for whole-house removal of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a quality activated carbon system, typically using granular activated carbon (GAC) sized for adequate contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many solvent-type VOCs as water flows through the media, which makes it a common choice for this type of contaminant. In an appropriately designed whole-house carbon filter, every tap in an Aurantia home receives treated water, helping reduce VOC exposure during showers and other high-use activities.
Performance comes down to proper design: choose a whole-house carbon unit based on your home’s flow rate, carbon volume, and contact time. Larger carbon beds and slower flow rates generally increase VOC removal, while undersized systems can allow earlier breakthrough when demand spikes. Mr. Pure Water will size a GAC configuration to match an Aurantia household’s plumbing and peak usage, and with routine maintenance and timely media replacement a whole-house activated carbon system will deliver consistent reduction of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene throughout the home.