Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
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 sometimes notice a chemical-like smell when running water — for example during a shower or while filling a basin. Even if no odor is obvious, many homeowners prefer to address VOCs at low levels. In McLellan, a whole-house system is the most practical way to manage exposure across every faucet and shower in your home.
Most McLellan residents discover trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a lab test or utility notice, not by sight or taste. Unlike visible issues such as sediment or hardness, this contaminant stays dissolved and won’t be removed by simple sediment screens or standard point-of-use cartridge filters designed for dirt and rust. Because VOCs can transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, treating only the kitchen tap can leave other uses unprotected. Installing treatment at the main line helps ensure more consistent reduction for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry throughout your McLellan home.
The single most effective whole-house filter for removing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a high-quality activated carbon system, typically using granular activated carbon (GAC) with appropriate 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. When properly sized for a McLellan household, a whole-home carbon filter delivers treated water to every tap instead of only the kitchen sink, helping reduce VOC exposure during showers and other frequent water uses.
Performance depends on the system’s design, so choose a whole-house carbon filter sized for your home’s flow rate, carbon volume, and contact time. Larger carbon beds and slower flow generally improve VOC reduction, while undersized tanks can allow breakthrough during high usage. At Mr. Pure Water we’ll match the right carbon configuration to your McLellan plumbing and peak demand. With scheduled maintenance and timely media replacement, a whole-house activated carbon system will provide reliable reduction of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene across your home.
850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
