Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroacetic acid filter.
Trichloroacetic acid is a chlorinated organic compound that can form when natural organic material in source water reacts with chlorine-based disinfectants used during treatment. It’s one of several disinfection byproducts whose levels can change as source water and treatment practices vary. Because it dissolves in water, you usually can’t see it, and it may not noticeably alter taste or odor—many Century homeowners first find out about it through a water quality report or private testing.
Even when municipal supplies meet regulatory standards, some families in Century choose extra protection to reduce trace contaminants that can appear day to day. Trichloroacetic acid can be present at any outlet—kitchen taps, showers, laundry and dishwashers—not just the drinking faucet. That’s why homeowners across Century often opt for a whole-house approach to achieve more consistent water quality throughout their property without changing daily routines.
To lower trichloroacetic acid throughout a home, a whole-house activated carbon filter is generally the single most effective option. Systems using high-quality catalytic carbon or carbon media with longer contact time are designed to adsorb many dissolved organic compounds, including chlorinated byproducts, as water flows through. Installed at the main water entry for Century residences, this treatment helps reduce what reaches faucets, showers and appliances without needing multiple point-of-use units.
Sizing matters: in a whole-house carbon system the tank and media volume are chosen to provide sufficient contact time at your home’s peak flow so adsorption stays effective. Maintenance is simple—carbon media gets replaced on a capacity-based schedule tailored to water conditions rather than frequent cartridge changes. For Century homeowners who want extra assurance, testing water before and after installation can verify that the system is meeting your goals for reducing trichloroacetic acid.