Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industrial degreasing that can migrate through soil into groundwater and sometimes reach drinking supplies. It can remain in the environment for long periods and often has no distinct taste or smell at low concentrations, so homeowners in Monet may not notice it without testing. The only reliable way to know if your household water contains trichloroethylene is to have a water test performed.
If testing finds trichloroethylene in your water, many Monet homeowners prefer a solution that protects every tap — not just a single point like the kitchen. Whole-house treatment addresses daily exposures from showering, bathing, cooking, and making ice, which matters because TCE is primarily a concern with repeated, long-term exposure rather than immediate tastes or odors. A whole-home system gives you control over water quality throughout your house once you know what needs to be treated.
To reduce trichloroethylene where water enters the property, the most effective single-filter option is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing contaminants as water flows through a deep carbon bed. Adequate contact time is key, so properly sized carbon media and flow design are essential for real-world removal. Installed at the main line, this type of system treats water for every faucet and shower in a Monet home.
A properly designed GAC whole-house filter should be sized for your household’s water use so the carbon has sufficient time to adsorb trichloroethylene. Carbon does become exhausted, so media replacement schedules should reflect your usage and be guided by follow-up testing when possible. In Monet, where water quality and hardness can vary between municipal supply and private wells, some homes add sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is your concern, Mr. Pure Water can help select a whole-house carbon configuration suited to your water and home.