Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when industrial solvents reach water sources; you may also see it named tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with moving water and sometimes become noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, though taste and smell aren’t reliable indicators. If you live in Sears and are worried about contaminants, the only way to know for sure is to have your water tested by a qualified lab.
Many VOCs dissolve in otherwise clear water, which is why Sears homeowners often choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, showering, laundry and dishwashing — and is particularly helpful in humid subtropical climates like ours where indoor activities can release volatile compounds into the air. If testing in Sears shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, pick a solution made for VOC reduction rather than relying on a basic sediment or softening-only approach.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through the filter instead of merely trapping particles, and catalytic carbon improves performance against a wider range of organic chemicals than standard activated carbon. Installed at the main water line in your Sears home, this type of filter treats water before it reaches faucets and appliances.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also called tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, catalytic carbon needs adequate contact time and properly sized media to work well; whole-house systems are sized to handle normal flow without sacrificing pressure. In Sears — where Central Florida groundwater is commonly hard and can promote scale — a catalytic carbon system can also help reduce organic tastes and odors that affect everyday use. Mr. Pure Water can recommend a catalytic carbon setup matched to your water test results and household demand.