Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, often abbreviated TCE, is a synthetic solvent used historically in industrial degreasing that can move from soil into groundwater and, in turn, into household supplies. It can remain in the environment for long periods and usually has no noticeable taste or smell at low concentrations, so you can’t rely on senses to detect it. The only reliable way to know whether trichloroethylene is present in your Pine Level water is to have it tested by a qualified lab.
When TCE is detected in a home’s supply, many Pine Level homeowners prefer a solution that protects every tap — not just the kitchen — because exposures happen while showering, bathing, brushing teeth, cooking and making ice. Unlike issues you can see or smell, trichloroethylene is a long-term exposure concern, so treating water at the point it enters the house gives comprehensive coverage and peace of mind for the whole family.
A whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter choice for reducing trichloroethylene where water enters a Pine Level home. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep carbon bed. For good results you need properly sized carbon media and a system designed for adequate contact time and flow, so the filter treats every faucet and shower rather than just one fixture.
A well-sized GAC whole-house system for trichloroethylene should match your household’s water demand so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work effectively. Carbon media eventually becomes spent, so replacement schedules should be based on your usage and confirmed with follow-up testing when possible. Many installations in the area also include sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is a concern in your Pine Level home, Mr. Pure Water can help design a whole-house carbon configuration suited to your water and lifestyle.