Including filter system and high-performance Trichloroethylene filter.
Trichloroethylene, commonly called TCE, is a synthetic solvent used in industrial degreasing that can migrate through soil into groundwater. Because it often has little or no taste or smell at low concentrations, homeowners in Sewall's Point and nearby Martin County communities might not notice it without testing. The only reliable way to know if TCE is present in your household water is to have that water analyzed.
When TCE is detected, many Sewall's Point residents prefer a remedy that protects the whole house — not just the kitchen tap. Treating every faucet and shower is important for daily activities like bathing, brushing teeth, cooking, and making ice, especially in our humid coastal climate where long-term exposure is the concern rather than a noticeable odor. A whole-house plan gives homeowners consistent control of water quality throughout the home once testing shows a problem.
To address trichloroethylene at the service entry, a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. GAC removes many volatile organic compounds, including TCE, by adsorbing them as water moves through a substantial carbon bed. Proper sizing and flow design are important so the water contacts the media long enough for meaningful removal, and a correctly installed system treats every shower and faucet in Sewall's Point homes.
A well-sized GAC whole-house system should match your Sewall's Point household’s water use so the carbon has sufficient contact time to work. Because coastal Martin County water is commonly hard and can carry sediment that promotes channeling, many installations include sediment pretreatment to protect the carbon bed. Carbon capacity is finite, so replacement schedules and follow-up testing should be used to maintain performance; Mr. Pure Water can help pick the right whole-house carbon setup for your home and water conditions.