Including filter system and high-performance trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene filter.
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial solvents or degreasing agents reach groundwater. Because it evaporates readily, you might notice a chemical-like smell when water runs — for example during a shower or while filling a sink. Even without a detectable odor, many homeowners in Bon Ami choose to address VOCs at low levels. Treating the entire home with a whole-house system helps reduce exposure across all daily uses of water.
Most Bon Ami residents learn about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a lab test or a utility report rather than by sight or taste. Unlike visible issues such as sediment or hardness, this contaminant is dissolved and won’t be removed by simple screens or basic cartridge filters designed for dirt and rust. Because it can off-gas from hot water into indoor air, treating only one faucet leaves other water uses unprotected. Installing treatment at the main line gives consistent coverage for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry throughout your home.
The top single-filter choice for whole-house removal of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a quality activated carbon system, typically using granular activated carbon (GAC) with sufficient contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs onto its surface as water flows through, making it a common solution for solvent-type contaminants. A correctly sized whole-house carbon filter treats every tap in your Bon Ami home, which is important when you want to reduce VOC exposure during showers and other frequent water use.
Performance hinges on proper design, so choose a whole-house carbon filter based on your household flow rate, carbon volume and the water’s contact time in the media. Bigger carbon beds and slower flow improve VOC reduction, while undersized systems risk earlier breakthrough as demand rises. Mr. Pure Water will match the right carbon configuration to your Bon Ami plumbing and peak usage patterns. With scheduled maintenance and media replacement, a whole-house activated carbon system delivers dependable reduction of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene throughout your home.