Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industrial degreasing that can migrate from soil into groundwater and ultimately your tap. It can persist in the environment and often has no noticeable taste or smell at low concentrations, so homeowners in Pelican Bay can’t rely on sensory clues to know if it’s present. The only reliable way to find out whether your water contains trichloroethylene is to have it tested professionally.
When trichloroethylene is detected, many Pelican Bay residents prefer a solution that protects every faucet and shower rather than just the kitchen sink. Whole-house treatment matters for everyday activities like showering, bathing, brushing teeth, cooking, and making ice — especially in Broward County homes where exposure accumulates over time rather than showing obvious signs. A whole-house system gives you control over water quality throughout your home once testing identifies the issue.
To reduce trichloroethylene at the main water entry, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep bed of carbon; adequate contact time from properly sized media and flow design is key. Installed at the point of entry for Pelican Bay homes, this style of system treats water for every fixture so protection isn’t limited to just one tap.
A GAC whole-house filter should be sized to your household’s daily use so the carbon has sufficient time to capture contaminants, and media replacement should follow usage patterns and confirmatory testing. In Pelican Bay and nearby Broward County areas where municipal water is typically hard, adding pretreatment like sediment or scale-control measures can help prevent clogging and channeling in the carbon bed. If TCE is your concern, Mr. Pure Water can recommend a whole-house carbon configuration tailored to your home and water conditions.