Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that sometimes appears in drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents reach groundwater. You may also see it listed as tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with water and may be released when water is aerated at the tap, though it isn’t always obvious by taste or smell. If you live in Dellwood and have questions about your water, the only way to know for sure is to have it tested.
Even crystal-clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Dellwood homeowners choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects every faucet and appliance—drinking and cooking sources as well as showers and laundry—and helps limit volatile compounds that can escape into the air during bathing or dishwashing. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, opt for a system made to reduce VOCs rather than relying on a basic 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 flows through, rather than just screening out particles, and catalytic carbon improves performance for a wider range of organic compounds compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main water line in your Dellwood residence, it treats water before it reaches any fixtures or appliances.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also called tetrachloromethane) is dissolved, the system needs adequate contact time and correctly sized catalytic carbon media to be effective. A whole-house catalytic carbon setup is sized for normal household flow so you don’t sacrifice water pressure, and it can also help with unpleasant tastes or odors by reducing other organics. Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right catalytic carbon configuration for your Dellwood home based on your water test and usage.