Activated Carbon
Background
Activated Carbon (AC) is perhaps the most universally used technology, primarily used to remove organic chemicals. The filters act as an adsorbent to remove or reduce levels of water contaminants that affect the taste and odor of water, as well as harmful solvents, pesticides, and hazardous chemical wastes. They can also reduce radioactive compounds, chlorine, disinfection by-products, and lead. However, activated carbon does not remove harmful microbes.
Activated Carbon (AC) is perhaps the most universally used technology, primarily used to remove organic chemicals. The filters act as an adsorbent to remove or reduce levels of water contaminants that affect the taste and odor of water, as well as harmful solvents, pesticides, and hazardous chemical wastes. They can also reduce radioactive compounds, chlorine, disinfection by-products, and lead. However, activated carbon does not remove harmful microbes.
Examples of Treatment Devices
Example of a Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) system
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Example of a pour-through pitcher
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Example of a multi-barrier system with AC pre- and post-filtration (E.g., Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) or Activated Carbon Block (ACB)
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Benefits:
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Limitations
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