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 might also see it named tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with water and sometimes becomes noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, but it isn’t always detectable by taste or smell. If you live in Cape Canaveral and are worried about your water, the only way to know for sure is to have it tested.
Many VOCs dissolve in water even when it appears crystal clear, which is why Cape Canaveral homeowners often prefer treating water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, showering, laundry and cleaning — and is especially useful in humid coastal areas where bathing and washing can release volatile compounds into the air. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane in your supply, choose a system made for VOC reduction rather than a simple sediment filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through instead of merely filtering particles out. Catalytic carbon provides improved removal for a range of organic chemicals compared with standard activated carbon, making it a solid option for VOC control throughout Cape Canaveral homes when installed at the main water line.
Because carbon tetrachloride — also listed as tetrachloromethane — is dissolved in water, the filter needs adequate contact time and properly sized catalytic carbon media to be effective. Whole-house catalytic carbon systems are sized to maintain household flow and pressure while treating everyday demand, and they can also reduce other organics that cause off-odors and tastes. Mr. Pure Water can help Cape Canaveral residents pick the right catalytic carbon setup for hard coastal water and your specific test results.