Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, often listed as TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industrial cleaning and degreasing that can migrate from contaminated soil into groundwater. Because it can linger in the environment and usually has little taste or smell at low concentrations, household water with TCE can go unnoticed without testing. If you live in Jones Landing and are concerned about what’s in your water, a lab test is the only reliable way to know whether trichloroethylene is present.
When TCE is found in a home’s supply, many Jones Landing homeowners prefer a solution that protects every tap — not just the kitchen — since exposure can occur during showering, bathing, teeth brushing, cooking, and making ice. Unlike visible or smelly contaminants, trichloroethylene is mainly a concern because of long‑term exposure, so a whole-house strategy gives consistent protection across the household once testing identifies the issue.
To treat trichloroethylene where water enters a Jones Landing home, the most effective single-filter approach is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep carbon bed. For good results the carbon must be properly sized and the system designed for adequate contact time and flow, and this type of system provides treated water to every faucet and shower in the house.
A correctly specified GAC whole-house filter should match your Jones Landing household’s water demand so the carbon has sufficient contact time to capture trichloroethylene. Carbon media will eventually become exhausted, so replacement schedules should be based on usage and confirmed with follow-up testing when possible. Many installations also include a sediment prefilter to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is your concern, Mr. Pure Water can help choose the right whole-house carbon configuration for your home and water conditions.