When it comes to ensuring the safety and purity of your home's water supply, understanding the myriad contaminants that might be present is crucial. From industrial byproducts and agricultural runoff to heavy metals and treatment additives, the range of potential pollutants is broad and varied. The WholeHome water filtration system is meticulously engineered to address these diverse challenges, offering comprehensive protection against a wide spectrum of contaminants.
Our advanced filtration technology not only safeguards your family's health but also enhances your overall quality of life by providing clean, safe, and great-tasting water straight from every tap.
Contaminants The WholeHome Removes
Our water sources are under constant threat from various contaminants, each with its own origin and potential impact on health and well-being. As we strive to navigate through these challenges, it becomes imperative to identify and understand the nature of these pollutants. Whether they are industrial byproducts seeping into waterways, pesticides washed away from agricultural lands, or heavy metals naturally occurring in the environment, each category of contaminant presents a unique set of challenges. Additionally, chemicals used in the treatment process itself can introduce new contaminants. In our endeavor to protect homes and families, WholeHome has developed a state-of-the-art filtration system designed to tackle these contaminants head-on, ensuring that the water you use every day is not just clean, but also contributes positively to your health.
Industrial Byproducts
These contaminants are typically not intentionally added to water but are byproducts of industrial processes and manufacturing.
- Benz(a)anthracene
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- Ethylbenzene
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (also an Organic Compound)
- Dioxin(2,3,7,8-TCDD)
- Hexachlorobenzene
- Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
- Toluene (also a VOC)
- Xylenes (also a VOC)
- Styrene (also a VOC)
Pesticides and Herbicides
Chemicals used in agriculture that can run off into water supplies.
- 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
- 2,4,5-TP (silvex)
- Alachlor
- Atrazine
- Carbofuran
- Chlordane
- Dalapon
- Di(2-ethylhexyl)adipate
- Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate
- Dinoseb
- Diquat
- Endothall
- Endrin
- Heptachlor
- Heptachlor Epoxide
- Lindane
- Methoxychlor
- Oxamyl
- Pentachlorophenol
- Picloram
- Toxaphene
- Simarzine
Heavy Metals
Natural elements that can be toxic in certain concentrations.
- Arsenic (organic complexes)
- Beryllium
- Chromium (organic complexes)
- Lead
- Nickel
- Mercury
Disinfection Byproducts
Compounds formed when disinfectants used in water treatment react with natural organic matter.
- Bromate
- Chloroform
- Bromodichloromethane
- Dibromochloromethane
- Haloacetic Acids (HAAS)
- Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Organic Compounds
Naturally occurring or synthetic organic chemicals.
- Ethylene Dibromide
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Organic chemicals that vaporize at room temperature and can be found in various household and industrial products.
- Benzene
- Carbon tetrachloride
- cis-1,2- Dichloroethylene
- 1,2-Dichloroethylene
- 1,1-Dichloroethylene
- 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
- 1,1,2- Trichloroethane
- Chlorobenzene
- Tetrachloroethylene
- Trichloroethylene
- 1,2-Dichloropropane
Treatment Additives
Compounds intentionally added to the water during treatment processes to disinfect or manage the water's properties.
- Chloramines
- Chlorine
- Chlorine Dioxide
- Chlorite