Including filter system and high-performance Carbon Tetrachloride filter.
Carbon tetrachloride is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can reach drinking water when industrial chemicals or stored solvents enter groundwater or supply systems. You may also see it listed as 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 always reliable indicators. If you live in Woods and are worried about contaminants, the only way to know for sure is to have your water tested.
Even clear water can contain dissolved VOCs, which is why many Woods homeowners opt to treat water where it enters the house. A whole-house system protects every use—drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry and cleaning—and helps limit the release of volatile compounds into indoor air during showers or dishwashing. If testing shows carbon tetrachloride or tetrachloromethane in your supply, choose a system designed for VOC reduction rather than a simple sediment-only filter.
For whole-home reduction of carbon tetrachloride, a catalytic carbon filter is generally the most effective single-filter option. Carbon media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through, instead of merely trapping particles, and catalytic carbon improves performance against a broader range of organic chemicals than standard activated carbon. Installed at the main line, this type of filter treats water for every faucet and appliance in your Woods residence.
Because carbon tetrachloride (also called tetrachloromethane) is dissolved in water, the filter requires adequate contact time and correctly sized media to perform well. A whole-house catalytic carbon system is engineered for everyday flow rates so you retain good water pressure while reducing VOCs, and it can also help improve taste and odor by cutting other organic compounds; Mr. Pure Water can help select the catalytic carbon setup that fits your Woods home's usage and water test results.