Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is known the world over as being effective in cleaning water. Carbon is used in home drinking water systems, portable personal drinking bottles, municipal and industrial treatment systems as well as for the removal of chemicals in environmental mishaps. Let’s take a closer look at this wunderkind of water treatment. First of all, where does GAC come from? Most of it comes from either coconut shells…
Cleaner Cities Because of Great Water?
People seldom associate the cleanliness of their city with water, and even as you read this you perhaps think I am really stretching things with this water business. Well, just sit back and let me “learn ya somethin”! High quality water, the kind you find in Memphis and much of the Mid-South has a tremendous impact on how you and I live our lives, and how industry operates. In our…
Distilled Water And Your Appliances. Protected, Right?
If you have ever read the directions for operating your humidifier, electric iron, CPAP machine, or even coffee maker you no doubt have read where it is recommended to use distilled water. The reasoning is; distilled water, being considered pure, that it will not leave residue thereby clogging up and reducing the efficiency of your appliance. Is this true? As it turns out, using distilled water is indeed a good…