Carbon filtration is a method of filtering that uses a bed of activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities, utilizing chemical adsorption. When water passes through the active carbon, contaminants are trapped in the carbon pores. Activated carbon is processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. This process effectively removes certain chemicals, particularly organic chemicals, from water. These include chlorine, pesticides, and many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are common in municipal water supplies. The effectiveness of carbon filters depends on the flow rate and temperature of the water. Over time, the carbon becomes saturated with different contaminants and loses its filtering capacity, requiring replacement. This simple yet effective method is widely used due to its ability to improve water taste, remove odors, and reduce harmful contaminants in water.
Carbon filtration is a method of filtering that uses a bed of activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities, utilizing chemical adsorption. When water passes through the active carbon, contaminants are trapped in the carbon pores. Activated carbon is processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. This process effectively removes certain chemicals, particularly organic chemicals, from water. These include chlorine, pesticides, and many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are common in municipal water supplies. The effectiveness of carbon filters depends on the flow rate and temperature of the water. Over time, the carbon becomes saturated with different contaminants and loses its filtering capacity, requiring replacement. This simple yet effective method is widely used due to its ability to improve water taste, remove odors, and reduce harmful contaminants in water.
