Activated carbon (AC) is a natural material derived from coconut shell and is activated by steam and other means. Carbon is very popular due to its ability to correct many water quality problems.

Bituminous carbon is highly desired for its superior level of hardness; high activity level; trihalomethane removal; and longer life expectancy. Basic coal based granular media

Benefits

Improve taste and remove odors
Dechlorination of water
Remove color from water
Removal of organic substances
Removal of synthetic organic substances
Clear water for drinking, bathing and cooking!

Contaminates adsorbed

Chlorine
Organic Chemicals
Fertilizers
TCE (Trichloroethylene)
EDB (Ethylene dibromide)
THM (Trihalomethanes
Sediment
Chemical odor
Pesticides
Detergents
Chloramines

Standard Operating Conditions

Service Flow Rate	2-6 gpm/cu ft
Freeboard	20%
pH	6.5-7.5

Note: Service flow rates are calculated at 2-6 gpm/ft3 for standard taste, odor and chlorine removal application using bituminous carbon. Chloramines and TDS applications will require lower service flow rates and longer empty bed contact time or specialized carbon formulations.

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Alamo (A9030A) 12x40 Bituminous Carbon GAC 1 Cubic Foot Bag

Alamo (A9231-AL-1) 12x30 Mesh Acid Washed Granular Activated Carbon - 1 lb Bag