Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, sometimes listed as TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industry that can travel from contaminated soil into groundwater and the water that serves homes. It’s often linked to degreasing and other manufacturing uses and can remain in the environment for a long time. Because low concentrations usually don’t change taste or smell, Sanborn homeowners won’t be able to detect it without laboratory testing—testing is the only way to know if TCE is present in your supply.
When TCE is a concern for a household, many families in Sanborn prefer a solution that protects every tap rather than just a single point. Whole-house treatment covers showers, baths, teeth brushing, cooking and appliances like ice makers, addressing exposure that occurs throughout daily use. Unlike visible problems such as cloudy water or rust, trichloroethylene is primarily an invisible, long-term exposure risk, so a whole-home strategy gives broader peace of mind once testing identifies an issue.
A whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is commonly the single most effective filtration choice for reducing trichloroethylene where water enters a home. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water moves through a deep bed of carbon. Effective removal depends on having properly sized media and flow rates that provide sufficient contact time, and a correctly designed GAC system treats water for every faucet and shower in your Sanborn residence.
To work well for trichloroethylene, a GAC whole-house system should be sized to match your household’s water use so the carbon has adequate contact time. Carbon eventually becomes exhausted, so media replacement should follow a schedule based on your consumption and confirmed by follow-up testing whenever possible. Adding sediment prefiltration can protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is on your list of concerns, Mr. Pure Water can help Sanborn homeowners select a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your water flow and household needs.