Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that sometimes shows up in 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 may become noticeable when water is agitated at a faucet, but it isn’t always obvious by taste or smell. If you live in Westwood Lakes and have questions about your water, the only way to know for sure is to have it tested.
Many VOCs dissolve without changing how water looks, which is why homeowners in the Miami-Dade area often choose treatment where water enters the house. A whole-house filter protects every use — drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and more — and is especially useful in Westwood Lakes where hard municipal water can already stress plumbing and fixtures. Volatile compounds can off-gas during showers or dishwashing, so if testing identifies carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane), opt for a system intended for VOC removal rather than a simple sediment filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, catalytic carbon is generally the single-filter choice we recommend. Carbon media works by adsorbing organic compounds as water flows through, and catalytic carbon improves on standard activated carbon for many VOCs. Installed at your main water line in Westwood Lakes, a catalytic carbon filter treats water before it reaches faucets or appliances, providing VOC reduction across the house.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also listed as tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, effective removal requires enough contact time and properly sized carbon media. A whole-house catalytic carbon system is designed to handle typical household flow without sacrificing pressure, and it can also reduce tastes and odors caused by other organics. Mr. Pure Water in the Miami area can help you pick a catalytic carbon setup sized for your Westwood Lakes home and based on your water test results.