Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industries like degreasing that can migrate through soil into groundwater. It can linger in the environment and often has little or no 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 in your drinking water in Saint Lucie Village is to have the water tested.
When TCE is found in a household supply, many Saint Lucie Village homeowners prefer treatment that covers the entire house rather than a single faucet. Whole-house treatment protects showers, baths, dishwashing, ice makers and every tap — important in our humid coastal climate where regular water use is high. Because TCE is a long-term exposure concern rather than an obvious nuisance, treating water at the point it enters the home gives broader protection for your family and plumbing.
The most effective single-filter option for reducing trichloroethylene at the service entrance is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) system. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water flows through a deep carbon bed. Proper sizing and flow design are important because contact time with the carbon affects removal, and a correctly configured GAC unit will treat water for every faucet and shower in a Saint Lucie Village home.
A whole-house GAC system should be sized to match your household’s flow and usage so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work effectively; in coastal St. Lucie County where water is commonly hard, pretreatment like sediment or scale-control measures can help protect the carbon bed from fouling. Carbon media has finite capacity, so replacement schedules should be based on your usage and confirmed with follow-up testing when possible. If TCE is your concern, Mr. Pure Water can recommend a GAC configuration tailored to Saint Lucie Village homes and their specific water conditions.