Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents enter 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, though it isn’t always detectable by taste or smell. If you live in Keri and have questions about what’s in your supply, the only way to know for sure is to have your water tested.
Even crystal-clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Keri homeowners opt for treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system covers drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry — important in our humid subtropical Panhandle climate where activities like showering can release volatile compounds into indoor air. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane in your water, choose a system designed specifically for VOC reduction rather than relying on a basic sediment or softening-only setup.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through, and catalytic carbon offers improved performance versus standard activated carbon for a range of organic chemicals. When installed at the main line in a Keri home, it treats water before it reaches faucets and appliances so your family and devices see the benefit right away.
Because carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, the system needs adequate contact time and properly sized catalytic media to work well. Whole-house catalytic carbon units are designed to handle typical flow rates without sacrificing pressure, and they can also help reduce tastes and odors caused by other organics — a helpful improvement for Keri residents who may notice mineral-related taste or odor from our Panhandle groundwater. Mr. Pure Water can assess your water test and recommend the right catalytic carbon configuration for your home’s usage and plumbing needs.