Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents enter groundwater. You may also see it labeled as tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with water and sometimes becomes noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, though taste and smell aren’t always reliable indicators. If you live in Beacon Hill and are worried about what’s in your water, the only way to know for sure is to have it tested.
Because certain VOCs can remain dissolved even in clear water, many Beacon Hill homeowners choose to treat water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, showering, laundry and cleaning — and helps limit release of volatile compounds into indoor air during activities like bathing or dishwashing. If your water test shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, opt for a system made specifically to reduce VOCs rather than relying on a basic sediment filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, the single-filter option most often recommended is a catalytic carbon filter. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through it instead of merely filtering out particles. Catalytic carbon improves on standard activated carbon for certain organic contaminants, making it a strong choice when your priority is VOC removal throughout your Beacon Hill residence. When installed on the main line, it treats water before it reaches any faucet or appliance.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also called tetrachloromethane) is a dissolved contaminant, the system needs adequate contact time and correctly sized catalytic media to perform well. A properly designed whole-house catalytic carbon setup maintains household flow and pressure while reducing VOCs and improving odor and taste from other organic compounds. Mr. Pure Water can help Beacon Hill homeowners select the right catalytic carbon configuration based on your water test and daily water use.