Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent that can enter groundwater after being released into the environment. It’s frequently associated with industrial degreasing and other uses and can remain in water for long periods. Because TCE often has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, Bay Hill homeowners can’t rely on senses alone—testing is the only reliable way to know whether your water contains trichloroethylene.
Many Bay Hill families want treatment that protects every tap — not just the kitchen — since activities like showering, bathing, brushing teeth and cooking expose the entire household. TCE is different from visible water problems because the risk builds with ongoing exposure rather than immediate noticeability. Once testing identifies trichloroethylene in your supply, a whole-house solution gives you control of water quality throughout your Orlando–area home.
To reduce trichloroethylene where water enters a Bay Hill house, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is typically the most effective single-filter choice. GAC media adsorbs many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, as water moves through a deep bed of carbon. Because removal depends on contact time, a correctly sized carbon media and flow design are essential for meaningful reduction. Installed at the main line, this style of system treats water for every faucet and shower in your home.
A properly specified GAC whole-house filter for trichloroethylene should match your household’s water demand so the carbon has sufficient contact time. Carbon will eventually exhaust, so replacement schedules should reflect your usage and be guided by follow-up testing when possible. In Bay Hill and the greater Orange County area, many homes contend with hard, mineral-rich groundwater, so adding sediment pretreatment can help protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is your concern, Mr. Pure Water can recommend a whole-house GAC configuration sized for your home and local water conditions.