Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used historically in degreasing and industrial processes that can move from contaminated soil into groundwater and drinking supplies. It can persist in the environment and often has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, so homeowners in Palm Beach may not notice it by sensory cues. The only reliable way to know whether your household water contains trichloroethylene is to have it tested.
If testing shows trichloroethylene in your supply, many Palm Beach residents prefer a solution that treats every tap—not only the kitchen—to address exposure during showering, bathing, brushing teeth, cooking, and ice making. Because TCE is a long-term exposure concern rather than an obvious aesthetic problem, a whole-house treatment strategy gives consistent protection throughout the home, from the Town of Palm Beach to the Estate Section.
To reduce trichloroethylene where water enters your house, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter choice. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds like TCE by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep carbon bed, so achieving sufficient contact time with properly sized media and flow design is key. A GAC whole-house system treats every faucet and shower in your Palm Beach home, offering broad coverage rather than a point-of-use bandage.
A properly sized GAC whole-house filter should reflect your household’s water demand so the carbon has enough time to capture trichloroethylene before it reaches taps. Carbon media become exhausted over time, so replacement schedules should match usage patterns and ideally be guided by follow-up testing to verify continued performance. In Palm Beach, where municipal water is generally hard and can carry sediment and limescale, adding pretreatment such as sediment filtration can help protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. Mr. Pure Water can work with you to pick a whole-house carbon configuration that fits your home’s needs and water conditions.