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 smell when running water—for example during a shower or while filling a sink. Even without an obvious odor, VOCs are evaluated at low concentrations, so many Malabar homeowners prefer a whole-house strategy to limit exposure across all the water used day to day.
Most homeowners in Malabar learn about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a lab test or their utility’s report rather than by sight or taste. Unlike visible sediment or the mineral scale that hard Brevard County groundwater can leave, this contaminant is dissolved and won’t be removed by basic sediment screens or standard cartridge filters designed for dirt and rust. Because it can transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, treating only one faucet doesn’t address shower or laundry exposure—installing treatment at the main line gives more consistent protection for cooking, bathing and all household uses.
The best 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 adequate contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs onto its surface as water flows through, which makes it effective against solvent-related contaminants. In a correctly sized Malabar whole-house carbon tank, treated water reaches every tap—not just the kitchen—so VOC exposure is reduced during showers and other high-use activities common in homes across Brevard County.
Performance depends on proper design: choose a whole-house carbon filter based on your home’s peak flow rate, carbon bed volume, and contact time. Larger carbon beds and slower flow improve VOC reduction, while undersized systems can experience earlier breakthrough when demand spikes. Mr. Pure Water will size a carbon configuration to match Malabar plumbing and household use—accounting for hard local groundwater and typical peak flows—so the system performs reliably, with regular maintenance and media replacement keeping trans-1,2-dichloroethylene reduction consistent throughout the home.