Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, often called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industrial degreasing that can migrate through soil into groundwater and eventually reach drinking-water sources. It can linger in the environment and at low concentrations usually has no clear taste or smell, so Malone homeowners shouldn’t rely on sensory clues to know if it’s present. The only reliable way to determine whether your water contains trichloroethylene is to have it tested.
When trichloroethylene is detected or suspected, many families in Malone prefer a solution that protects every tap — not just a point-of-use filter under the sink. Treating the whole house matters for showering, bathing, cooking, brushing teeth and any other daily water use where exposure can occur. Because TCE is primarily a long-term exposure concern rather than a noticeable nuisance, a whole-house approach helps give homeowners peace of mind across the entire home once testing clarifies the situation.
To address trichloroethylene where water enters a Malone residence, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter choice. GAC reduces many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing contaminants as water flows through a deep bed of carbon. Proper sizing and sufficient contact time are key to performance, so a correctly designed GAC system will deliver treated water to every faucet and shower in your home.
A GAC whole-house system for TCE should be sized to match your household’s water use in Malone so the carbon has adequate contact time and capacity. Carbon media must be replaced periodically, and replacement timing should consider your usage and follow-up testing when possible. Adding pretreatment such as sediment filtration can protect the carbon bed from clogging. If you’re concerned about trichloroethylene, Mr. Pure Water can help design a whole-house carbon setup that fits your Malone home and water needs.