Carbon Tetrachloride in Miller Crossroads Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Carbon Tetrachloride in the Water Supply of Miller Crossroads Florida Homes

Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents find their way into groundwater. You may also see it listed as tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC, it can move with water and sometimes become noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, though taste or smell won’t always reveal its presence. The only reliable way to know if carbon tetrachloride is in your Miller Crossroads well or supply is to have the water tested.

Even crystal-clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Miller Crossroads homeowners choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system treats water for every use — drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning — and that’s important because volatile compounds can be released into the air during showers or while washing dishes. If testing identifies carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane in your water, pick a solution built for VOC reduction rather than relying on a basic sediment filter.