Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, often called TCE, is an industrial solvent that can enter groundwater when it’s released into the environment and migrates through soil. Because it can persist in aquifers and usually has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, homeowners in Roeville might not notice it without testing. The only reliable way to know if your household water contains trichloroethylene is to have the water tested.
If testing shows trichloroethylene in your supply, many Roeville families prefer a solution that treats every faucet and shower rather than just the kitchen. That whole-house coverage matters for bathing, brushing teeth, cooking and filling ice makers, since TCE is a contaminant where repeated exposure over time is the concern rather than a visible or smelly problem. A whole-house strategy helps ensure you’re addressing water quality throughout your home once you know what you’re dealing with.
To reduce trichloroethylene at the point where water enters a Roeville home, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is the most effective single-filter option. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water passes through a deep carbon bed. Because removal depends on contact time, systems need properly sized carbon media and flow design to perform well. Installed at the main line, this approach treats water for every tap and shower in the house.
A correctly sized GAC whole-house system for trichloroethylene should match your Roeville household’s water use so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work. Carbon media will eventually be exhausted, so replacement intervals should be based on your usage and confirmed with periodic testing when possible. Many installations include sediment prefiltration to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If you’re concerned about TCE, Mr. Pure Water can help you select a whole-house carbon configuration suited to your home and water conditions.