Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, often called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industrial degreasing that can migrate into groundwater when released to the environment. It can linger in water supplies and usually has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, so many homeowners in Prosperity wouldn’t notice it without testing. The only reliable way to know if your household water contains trichloroethylene is to have it tested by a qualified lab.
If testing shows trichloroethylene in your supply, most people in Prosperity prefer a solution that protects every tap — not only the kitchen sink. Treating the whole house matters for showers, baths, tooth brushing, cooking and ice makers, since TCE is a concern from ongoing exposure rather than obvious taste or cloudiness. Once you know the results, a whole-house plan gives you coverage for everyday use throughout your home.
To reduce trichloroethylene where water enters the house, the single most effective whole-home filter option is a granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water moves through a deep carbon bed. Proper sizing and flow design are important because the contact time between water and carbon affects how much TCE is removed. A correctly designed GAC system treats water for every faucet and shower in your Prosperity home.
A well-sized GAC whole-house filter should match your household’s daily water use so the carbon bed has sufficient contact time to adsorb trichloroethylene. Carbon media has finite capacity, so replacement intervals should be set based on how much water your household uses and, ideally, follow-up testing to confirm continued performance. Many installations in Prosperity also include sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon from clogging and channeling. If TCE is a specific concern, Mr. Pure Water can assess your water and recommend the right whole-house carbon configuration for your home.