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 chemicals reach groundwater. Because it evaporates readily, you might notice a chemical-like odor when water runs in your Century home—especially during showers or while filling sinks. Even if you don’t detect a smell, many VOCs are evaluated at very low levels, so homeowners often choose to address them proactively. Installing a whole-house system treats all the water you use throughout the house, helping manage exposure for bathing, laundry, cooking and more.
Most Century homeowners learn about trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene from a lab test or a utility notice rather than by sight or taste. Unlike visible problems such as sediment or mineral hardness, this contaminant is dissolved and won’t be removed by simple screens or basic cartridge filters designed for dirt and rust. It can also transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, so treating only one faucet won’t fully address exposure around the house. A main-line solution provides consistent protection for drinking, cooking, bathing and other everyday uses in your home.
For whole-house removal of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene, the single most effective filter choice is a high-quality activated carbon system—typically granular activated carbon (GAC) engineered with sufficient contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs onto its surface as water flows through, which is why it’s commonly used for solvent-related contaminants. A properly sized whole-house carbon unit treats every tap in a Century residence, not just the kitchen sink, which matters when the goal is to reduce VOCs during showers and other high-use activities.
Filter performance depends on flow rate, carbon volume, and contact time, so whole-house carbon systems must be chosen to match your plumbing and household usage. Larger carbon beds and slower flow through the tank generally improve VOC reduction; undersized systems can see earlier breakthrough as demand rises. Mr. Pure Water will help Century homeowners select the right carbon configuration for peak flow periods and recommend routine maintenance and media replacement so the whole-house activated carbon filter continues to reduce trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene reliably.