Carbon Tetrachloride in Highland Lakes Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Carbon Tetrachloride in the Water Supply of Highland Lakes Florida Homes

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 detectable by taste or smell. If Highland Lakes homeowners are worried about contaminants, the most reliable step is to have your water tested so you know whether carbon tetrachloride is present.

Many VOCs dissolve into water even when it looks clear, which is why Highland Lakes residents often choose treatment at the point where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, showers, laundry and cleaning — and that’s important because volatile compounds can off-gas during bathing or dishwashing. If test results show carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, opt for a solution built for VOC removal rather than relying on a simple sediment or scale filter, especially in our hard-water Miami-Dade area where mineral buildup is common.