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, Kinard homeowners might sometimes notice a chemical-like smell when running water, especially during showers or while filling sinks. Even without an obvious odor, VOCs are evaluated at low concentrations, so many residents choose a whole-house approach to reduce exposure across every faucet, shower and appliance in the home.
Most people in Kinard learn about trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene from a water test or their utility’s water quality report rather than by sight or taste. This contaminant is dissolved in the water and won’t be removed by simple screens or cartridge filters designed for sediment and rust. It can also transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, so treating only one tap won’t fully address the issue; installing treatment at the main line gives more consistent protection for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry throughout the house.
The single most effective whole-house filter for reducing trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene is a quality activated carbon system—typically granular activated carbon (GAC) sized to provide adequate contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs onto its surface as water flows through, which makes it well suited to solvent-related contaminants. When a properly designed GAC filter is installed at the main water line in a Kinard home, treated water is delivered to every tap rather than only to a single point of use, helping reduce VOC exposure during showers and other high-demand activities.
Performance depends on flow rate, carbon volume and contact time, so whole-house carbon filters should be chosen for the home’s peak demand and plumbing layout. Larger carbon beds and slower flow through the tank generally improve VOC removal, while undersized systems can experience earlier breakthrough as usage rises. Mr. Pure Water will size and configure the carbon media for your Kinard property and provide ongoing maintenance and media replacement recommendations so the system continues delivering effective, home-wide reduction of trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene.