Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent that can reach drinking water when released into the environment and migrates through soil into groundwater. It’s historically used in degreasing and industrial cleaning and can linger in water supplies. Because TCE often has no noticeable taste or smell at low concentrations, households in Fawn Ford won’t detect it without testing — the only way to know if it’s present in your water.
When trichloroethylene appears in a home’s supply, many Fawn Ford residents prefer solutions that protect every tap rather than a single point-of-use. Treating whole-house water covers showers, baths, toothbrushing, cooking and ice — daily activities where exposure can occur. Unlike visible water problems, TCE is an invisible, long-term exposure concern, so a whole-house strategy gives broader peace of mind once testing identifies a problem.
To reduce trichloroethylene at the service entrance, 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 passes through a deep carbon bed. Because removal depends on contact time, the carbon media must be properly sized and the system designed for appropriate flow to achieve meaningful reduction. Installed at the main line in Fawn Ford homes, this type of system treats water for every faucet and shower.
A properly engineered GAC whole-house system should be matched to your household’s water usage so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work. Carbon’s ability to remove contaminants is finite, so media replacement schedules should be based on how much water your family uses and confirmed with follow-up testing when possible. Many installations include sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If you’re worried about TCE in your Fawn Ford home, Mr. Pure Water can recommend a whole-house carbon configuration tailored to your water profile and needs.
850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
