Carbon Tetrachloride in Basswood Estates Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Carbon Tetrachloride in the Water Supply of Basswood Estates Florida Homes

Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents reach groundwater. You may also see it called tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can move with water and sometimes become noticeable when water is splashed or aerated at the tap, but it isn't always detectable by taste or smell. In Basswood Estates—where many homes use private wells and local conditions vary by utility—regular testing is the surest way to know what’s in your water.

Because certain VOCs can dissolve in clear water, many Basswood Estates homeowners choose treatment at the point where water enters the house so every faucet and fixture is covered. A whole-house system treats water used for drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning—important since volatile compounds can be released into the air during showers or dishwashing. If testing in Basswood Estates finds carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, pick a solution made for VOC reduction rather than a simple sediment or particulate filter.