Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly known as TCE, is a synthetic solvent historically used in degreasing and other industrial processes that can migrate into groundwater. Because many Florida communities—including Arundel—tap aquifers, contaminants that reach the subsurface can persist and be difficult to detect by taste or smell. The only reliable way to know whether your household water contains trichloroethylene is through proper water testing.
When TCE is a concern, most Arundel homeowners prefer a solution that protects the whole house rather than a single faucet. Whole-house treatment covers showers, baths, tooth brushing, cooking and ice makers, addressing daily exposure routes that matter. Unlike obvious water problems, TCE is a longer-term exposure issue, so a comprehensive point-of-entry approach gives broader peace of mind throughout your home.
For treating trichloroethylene at the main water entry, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water moves through a deep carbon bed. Because removal depends on contact time, a correctly sized carbon media and system flow design are essential to achieve meaningful reduction, and this configuration treats water for every faucet and shower in your Arundel home.
A properly designed GAC whole-house system for TCE should be sized to your family’s water demand so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work. Carbon eventually becomes exhausted, so replacement should follow actual household usage and, when possible, be guided by follow-up testing to verify performance. In Arundel homes, adding sediment pretreatment can help protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling; Mr. Pure Water can assess your water and recommend the right whole-house carbon setup for your needs.