Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride, sometimes reported as tetrachloromethane, is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when industrial solvents or stored chemicals migrate into water sources. As a VOC it can travel with water and may be released when water is aerated at the tap, though you won’t always notice it by smell or taste. For Coral Gardens homeowners who worry about contaminants, the only way to know for sure is to have your water tested by a qualified lab and review the results for carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane.
Even crystal-clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Coral Gardens residents choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects showers, laundry, dishes and every faucet—important in our humid subtropical climate where indoor air and water use are frequent. Volatile compounds can off-gas during bathing or dishwashing, so if your water test flags carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, pick a system designed to reduce VOCs rather than relying on a simple sediment filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Carbon media works by adsorbing organic chemicals as water flows through, and catalytic carbon gives improved removal for many VOCs compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main water line for Coral Gardens houses, a properly sized catalytic carbon unit treats water before it reaches faucets and appliances throughout the home.
Because carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, a system needs adequate contact time and correctly sized media to perform well. A whole-house catalytic carbon installation is built to handle normal household flow so you won’t lose pressure while getting treated water, and it can also reduce other organics that cause off-odors and tastes. Mr. Pure Water can help Coral Gardens homeowners select the right catalytic carbon configuration based on your water test and household usage.