Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used historically in industrial degreasing that can migrate from soil into groundwater and drinking supplies. Because TCE can persist in the environment and often has no noticeable taste or smell at low concentrations, Bay Lake homeowners won’t necessarily detect it by using or smelling their water. The only reliable way to know whether your water contains trichloroethylene is to have it tested.
When trichloroethylene is a concern, many families around Bay Lake prefer treatment that protects every tap — not just the kitchen sink — so showers, baths, teeth brushing, cooking and ice are all covered. Unlike visible or odorous problems, TCE is primarily a long-term exposure issue, so a whole-house strategy can give you broader control of water quality throughout your home in the Orlando metro area.
To reduce trichloroethylene at the point the water enters your Bay Lake residence, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter option commonly recommended. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing contaminants as water flows through a deep carbon bed. Because removal depends on contact time, systems need properly sized carbon media and flow design to work well; a correctly configured GAC unit treats water for every faucet and shower in the home.
A properly sized GAC whole-house system for Bay Lake homes should be matched to your household’s demand so the carbon has sufficient contact time to capture trichloroethylene. Carbon media have finite capacity, so replacement schedules should reflect usage and, ideally, follow-up testing to verify ongoing performance. In Central Florida’s humid climate and moderate hardness conditions, some homeowners also add basic pretreatment like sediment filtration to protect the carbon bed from clogging; Mr. Pure Water can help design a whole-house carbon setup that fits your home and water profile.