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 contaminate groundwater. You may also see it called tetrachloromethane on lab reports. As a VOC it can travel with water and sometimes become noticeable when water is aerated at the tap, though taste or smell aren’t reliable ways to detect it. If you live in Sirmans and are worried about your water, the only way to know is to have a proper water test performed.
Because some VOCs dissolve unseen in otherwise clear water, many homeowners around Sirmans choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system treats every use — drinking, cooking, showers, laundry and cleaning — which matters since volatile compounds can be released into the air during bathing or dishwashing. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, opt for a system made for VOC reduction rather than a basic sediment-only 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 passes through instead of merely filtering particles, and catalytic carbon provides improved performance for a broader range of organic chemicals compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main water line in your Sirmans home, it treats water before it reaches any faucet or appliance.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also called tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, the filter requires adequate contact time and properly sized media to be effective. A whole-house catalytic carbon system is sized to handle everyday flows so Sirmans homeowners don’t have to sacrifice water pressure, and it can also reduce other organics that cause off-odors and tastes. Mr. Pure Water can help you match the right catalytic carbon setup to your water test results and household needs.