Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can appear in drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents reach groundwater sources. You may also see this contaminant listed as tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with water and sometimes become noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, but it isn’t always easy to detect by taste or smell. For Delray Gardens homeowners who want certainty about their water, a professional test is the best way to determine whether carbon tetrachloride is present.
Even if your water looks clear at home in Delray Gardens, volatile compounds like carbon tetrachloride can still be dissolved in it, which is why many local residents choose to treat water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning — and is especially useful because VOCs can be released into the air during activities such as showering or dishwashing. If testing finds carbon tetrachloride (or tetrachloromethane), opt for a treatment designed for VOC reduction rather than relying on a basic sediment or particulate filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water moves through the filter instead of merely straining out particles, and catalytic carbon provides improved performance for a broader range of organic chemicals compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main water line in your Delray Gardens house, this type of filter treats water before it reaches any faucet or appliance.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also called tetrachloromethane) is a dissolved contaminant, the filter needs adequate contact time and properly sized media to be effective. A whole-house catalytic carbon system is built to handle everyday flow rates so you won’t sacrifice water pressure, and it can also reduce other organics that cause off-odors and improve taste — useful in Palm Beach County’s typically hard, mineral-rich water. Mr. Pure Water can help Delray Gardens homeowners choose and size the right catalytic carbon setup based on their water test and household needs.