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 degreasers reach groundwater. Because it evaporates readily, you might notice a chemical-like odor when water runs—showers and bathroom taps are common places Delta homeowners pick up that smell. Even without any detectable scent, VOCs are assessed at low concentrations, so many families in Delta choose a whole-house strategy to reduce exposure from every faucet and shower in the house.
Most Delta residents find out about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a laboratory water test or a utility water quality notice rather than by sight or taste. This contaminant dissolves into water and won’t be removed by simple sediment screens or standard cartridge filters designed for rust and grit. Because it can transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, treating only the kitchen tap leaves gaps—addressing the main line ensures treated water for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry throughout your Delta home.
The most effective single-filter whole-house option for reducing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a high-quality activated carbon system—typically a granular activated carbon (GAC) bed sized to provide adequate contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs as water moves through the media, which is why it’s commonly used for solvent-related contaminants. When sized and installed for a Delta residence, a properly designed whole-house carbon filter delivers treated water to every tap, helping reduce VOCs not just at the kitchen sink but during showers and other daily uses.
Performance comes down to system design: flow rate, carbon volume and contact time all matter. Bigger carbon beds and slower flow through the tank improve VOC removal, while undersized equipment can allow earlier breakthrough under heavy use. At Mr. Pure Water in Delta we match carbon configuration to your home’s plumbing demands so the filter keeps pace during peak flows. With scheduled maintenance and timely media replacement, a whole-house activated carbon system gives dependable, home-wide reduction of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene.