Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent that can enter drinking water when it moves from contaminated soil into groundwater. Often used historically in degreasing and industrial processes, it can remain in the environment for long periods. Because TCE usually has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, many Lowry homeowners wouldn’t notice it without testing; a water test is the only reliable way to know whether trichloroethylene is present in your supply.
If trichloroethylene turns up in a household supply, families in Lowry often prefer a whole-house solution so every tap is treated — not just the kitchen sink. Whole-home treatment covers showers, baths, toothbrushing, cooking and ice makers, which matters because TCE is a concern from long-term exposure rather than from obvious taste or appearance. Once you confirm TCE is an issue, a comprehensive approach gives you control over the water used throughout your Lowry home.
To reduce trichloroethylene where water enters a residence, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is widely regarded as the most effective single-filter choice. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep carbon bed. Contact time and proper sizing are important, so a system designed for your household’s flow rates will deliver meaningful removal and treat every faucet and shower in your Lowry home.
A properly sized GAC whole-house filter for trichloroethylene should match your Lowry household’s water use so the carbon media has sufficient contact time. Carbon eventually becomes exhausted, so replacement timing should reflect your consumption and, where possible, be guided by follow-up testing to confirm continued performance. Some homes also benefit from sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is a concern for your Lowry property, Mr. Pure Water can recommend a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your water and needs.