Carbon Tetrachloride in Lake Harbor Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Carbon Tetrachloride in the Water Supply of Lake Harbor Florida Homes

Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach drinking water when industrial solvents or stored chemicals make their way into groundwater or surface sources. On lab reports you may also see it called tetrachloromethane. As a VOC it can travel with moving water and sometimes becomes noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, though it’s often not obvious by taste or smell. If you live in Lake Harbor and are worried about contaminants, the only way to know is to have your water tested.

Even crystal-clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Lake Harbor homeowners opt for treatment at the point where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects everything from drinking and cooking to showers and laundry — important in our humid subtropical area where surface water and canals can influence source water and contribute organic tastes or odors seasonally. Because volatile compounds can be released into indoor air during bathing or washing, choose a solution focused on VOC reduction if tests show carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane rather than relying on a basic sediment filter.