Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
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 travel with water and sometimes become noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, but taste and smell aren’t reliable ways to detect it. The only way to know if carbon tetrachloride is in your Caney Creek water is to have it tested.
Even clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Caney Creek homeowners choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning — and helps reduce the chance VOCs release into indoor air during showers or dishwashing. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, opt for a system made for VOC reduction rather than a basic sediment-only filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through instead of merely filtering particles, and catalytic carbon improves removal performance for a range of organic chemicals compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main line in your Caney Creek residence, a properly sized catalytic carbon filter treats water before it reaches faucets and appliances.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also listed as tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, a catalytic carbon system needs adequate contact time and properly sized media to work effectively. Whole-house catalytic carbon units are designed for everyday flow rates so you won’t sacrifice water pressure in your Caney Creek home, and they can also reduce taste and odor from other organic compounds. Mr. Pure Water can help you choose the right catalytic carbon configuration based on your water test and household needs.