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 easily, Havana homeowners may sometimes notice a chemical-like smell when running water — for example during showers or when filling a sink. Even without a detectable odor, VOCs are measured and managed at low levels, and taking a whole-house approach helps limit exposure in all the water you use each day in your Havana residence.
Most Havana residents find out about trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene from a lab water test or a utility report rather than from taste or appearance. This contaminant is dissolved in water, so it won’t be removed by basic screens or standard cartridge filters that trap sediment or rust. It can also off-gas into indoor air during hot-water use, so treating only one tap leaves other household uses unprotected. Installing treatment at the main line gives more consistent protection for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry throughout a Havana home.
The most effective single-filter whole-house option for removing trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a high-quality activated carbon unit, typically using granular activated carbon (GAC) with adequate contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs onto its surface as water flows through, which makes it a common choice for solvent-related contaminants. When a Havana home is fitted with a correctly sized whole-house carbon filter, every tap — not just the kitchen sink — receives treated water, which is important for reducing VOC exposure during showers and other high-use activities.
Performance depends on proper design, so choose a whole-house carbon filter sized for your Havana home’s flow rate, carbon volume, and contact time. Larger carbon beds and slower flow through the tank generally improve VOC removal, while undersized systems can allow earlier breakthrough during heavy use. Mr. Pure Water will match the right carbon configuration to your plumbing demands so the system keeps up during peak times; with routine maintenance and timely media replacement, a whole-house activated carbon filter gives dependable, home-wide reduction of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.