Including filter system and high-performance trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene filter.
Trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach drinking water when industrial solvents or degreasers enter groundwater. Because it volatilizes readily, you might sometimes notice a chemical odor when water runs — for example during showers or while filling a sink. Even without a detectable smell, homeowners often choose to address VOCs at low levels. In San Castle, a whole-house solution helps limit exposure from every faucet and fixture you use daily.
Most San Castle residents find out about trans-1,2-dichloroethylene from a utility report or a private water test rather than by sight or taste. This contaminant is dissolved in the water, so simple sediment screens and standard cartridge filters won’t remove it. Because it can transfer from water into indoor air during hot-water use, treating just one tap leaves other exposures unchanged. Installing treatment at the main line offers broader protection for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry across the whole home.
The best single-filter choice for whole-house removal of trans-1,2-dichloroethylene is a high-quality activated carbon system, typically using granular activated carbon (GAC) sized for proper contact time. Activated carbon adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through the media, which is why it’s commonly recommended for solvent-related contaminants. When a GAC whole-house filter is correctly sized for a San Castle home, every tap receives treated water instead of only point-of-use outlets — important for reducing VOCs during showers and other frequent uses.
Performance depends on system design: choose a whole-house carbon filter matched to your home’s flow rate, adequate carbon volume and sufficient contact time. Larger carbon beds and slower flow typically improve VOC removal, while undersized units can experience breakthrough during peak demand. Mr. Pure Water will evaluate your San Castle home's plumbing needs and recommend the right carbon configuration, plus routine maintenance and media replacement, to keep trans-1,2-dichloroethylene reduction consistent throughout the house.