Carbon Tetrachloride in Holden Lakes Florida Water

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

Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter 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 sometimes becomes noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, but it isn’t always obvious by taste or smell. If you live in Holden Lakes and are worried about what’s in your water, the only way to know for sure is to have it tested.

Because many VOCs remain dissolved even in clear water, many Holden Lakes homeowners prefer treating water where it enters the house so every tap and appliance is covered. A whole-house system protects drinking and cooking water as well as water used for showers, laundry and cleaning — important because volatile compounds can be released into your indoor air during bathing or dishwashing. If your test shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, pick a system designed specifically to reduce VOCs rather than relying on a basic sediment or particulate filter.