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 aren’t reliable indicators. If you live in Wausau and worry about your water, the only way to know is to have it tested for carbon tetrachloride and other contaminants.
Many VOCs can remain dissolved even in crystal-clear water, which is why Wausau homeowners often choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use — drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning — and prevents volatile compounds from off-gassing during showers or while washing dishes. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane, opt for a system made to reduce VOCs rather than relying on a simple sediment or particulate filter.
For treating carbon tetrachloride throughout the home, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the best single-filter choice. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water passes through instead of just filtering particles, and catalytic carbon provides improved performance for certain organic chemicals compared with standard activated carbon. Installed at the main service line in your Wausau home, it treats water before it reaches any faucet or appliance.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also listed as tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, the system needs adequate contact time and properly sized catalytic carbon media to be effective. A whole-house catalytic carbon setup is designed to handle everyday flow so you won’t lose pressure while getting treated water throughout your Wausau home, and it can also reduce other organics that cause taste and odor issues. Mr. Pure Water can help pick the right catalytic carbon configuration based on your water test and household needs.