Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
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 called tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC, it can travel with water and sometimes becomes noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, though taste or smell won’t always reveal it. The only reliable way to know if carbon tetrachloride is in your supply is to have your Palm Beach water tested.
Because VOCs can remain dissolved even in water that looks clear, many Palm Beach homeowners prefer treating water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, showers, laundry and cleaning — and is important in humid, coastal communities like Palm Beach where indoor air quality can be affected when volatile compounds are released during bathing or dishwashing. If your test finds carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, choose a system designed for VOC reduction rather than relying on a basic sediment filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through instead of merely filtering particles, and catalytic carbon provides improved performance for a broader range of organic contaminants compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main water line in your Palm Beach residence, it treats supply water before it reaches faucets and appliances.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also known as tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, the filter needs adequate contact time and correctly sized media to perform well. A whole-house catalytic carbon system is built to maintain everyday flow rates so you won’t sacrifice water pressure, and it can also reduce other organics that cause off-odors and tastes—helpful in Palm Beach homes where hard water can already contribute to appliance buildup. Mr. Pure Water can help select and size the right catalytic carbon system to fit your Palm Beach home and your water test results.