Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, often called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industries like degreasing that can enter groundwater when released into the environment. Because it can persist underground and usually has little or no taste or smell at low levels, homeowners in Sears may not notice it without proper testing. The only reliable way to know whether your household water contains trichloroethylene is to have it tested by a qualified lab.
When trichloroethylene is present, many Sears residents prefer a solution that treats every tap — not just the kitchen sink — so showers, baths, teeth brushing, cooking and ice makers all use the same treated water. TCE is primarily a long-term exposure concern rather than an immediately noticeable nuisance, so addressing it across the whole house gives consistent protection for your family and appliances in our humid subtropical climate.
For whole-house reduction of trichloroethylene at the point the water enters a Sears home, a granular activated carbon (GAC) whole-house filter is the most effective single-filter option. 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 affects performance. Installed at the main line, this approach treats water for every faucet and shower in your home.
A correctly sized GAC whole-house system for trichloroethylene should match your household water use in Sears so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work. Carbon media will eventually need replacing, so schedules should be based on usage and confirmed with follow-up testing when possible. Given Central Florida’s typically hard, mineral-rich groundwater, some homes add sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon bed from clogging and channeling. If TCE is a concern, Mr. Pure Water can recommend a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your Sears home.