| Activated carbon adsorption is the most widely used method for small-scale drinking water treatment. The unique characteristics of activated carbon make it an ideal medium for the improvement of taste and odor of drinking water and for the removal of wide variety of contaminants, including;
- Chlorine
- Pesticides and Herbicides
- Toxic Organic Chemicals (TOC's)
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)
- Heavy metals, such as lead and copper
- Medical residues and hormones
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