Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in degreasing and other industrial processes that can migrate through soil into groundwater and reach household water supplies. It often has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, so Midway homeowners won’t necessarily notice it without testing. The only way to know whether your well or municipal tap water contains trichloroethylene is to have it sampled and analyzed.
When trichloroethylene is detected in a home’s water, many families in Midway prefer a solution that protects every faucet and shower, not just a countertop or under-sink filter. That whole-house protection matters for everyday activities like bathing, brushing teeth, cooking, and making ice, because TCE exposure is about long-term contact rather than immediate taste or appearance. Once you know there’s an issue, a whole-house plan gives you control over water quality throughout your property.
To reduce trichloroethylene as water enters your Midway home, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter choice. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds—including TCE—by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep bed of carbon. For meaningful removal, the carbon must provide sufficient contact time, so correctly sized media and flow design are essential. Installed at the point of entry, this system treats all taps and showers for consistent protection.
A properly configured GAC whole-house filter for trichloroethylene should match your household’s water use in Midway so the carbon has enough time to work effectively. Carbon has finite capacity, so you’ll need a replacement schedule based on your actual usage and, ideally, follow-up testing to verify performance. In many homes, a sediment prefilter is added to prevent premature clogging and channeling of the carbon bed. If TCE is your concern, Mr. Pure Water can help design a whole-house carbon system that fits your Midway home and water needs.