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 appear in drinking water when industrial solvents or degreasers reach groundwater. Because it vaporizes readily, you might notice a chemical-like odor when running water—for example during showers or when filling a sink. Even without a detectable smell, VOCs are evaluated at low concentrations, so many Ocheesee homeowners choose a whole-house strategy to limit exposure across all household uses.
Residents in Ocheesee commonly find out about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a lab test or their water provider’s report rather than by sight or taste. This contaminant is dissolved in water, so basic sediment screens or standard cartridge filters for rust and grit won’t capture it. Because it can transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, treating only one faucet won’t fully protect the home; installing treatment at the main line gives more consistent protection for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry.
The best single-filter choice for removing trans-1,2-dichloroethylene in a whole-house arrangement is a quality activated carbon system—typically granular activated carbon (GAC) with sufficient contact time. Activated carbon reduces many VOCs by adsorbing them onto its surface as water flows through, which is why it’s commonly used for solvent-related contamination. A properly sized whole-house carbon unit delivers treated water to every tap in your Ocheesee home, not just the kitchen, helping reduce VOC exposure during showers and other high-use activities.
Performance comes down to design: choose a whole-house carbon filter sized for your home’s flow rate, carbon bed volume, and contact time. Larger carbon beds and slower flow through the media generally improve VOC removal, while undersized tanks can lead to early breakthrough under heavy use. Mr. Pure Water will match the right carbon configuration to your Ocheesee plumbing and peak demand; with scheduled maintenance and timely media replacement, a whole-house activated carbon filter can provide dependable, home-wide reduction of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene.
850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
