Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) is a staple of the water purification industry. It is used for municipal drinking water, industrial water and wastewater treatment, and it is the component of the majority of consumer water filtration products. Like many of our natural resources the continued use of GAC is not sustainable.
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Shortcomings of Home Water Filters
Let’s take a look at how some popular consumer water filters fall short of giving us the safe, clean water that we all seek. Granular Activated Carbon – Removes chlorine leaving water susceptible to bacterial growth. Brita Pitcher Filter – Doesn’t guarantee purity, but rather better taste and odor. Zero Water – 0 TDS water is unstable, quickly becomes acidic, can cause calcium to leach out of the teeth or…
Which Water Filter Will Protect Me?
The most common question I get asked is this one; “Which water filter will protect me?” The answer is, none! Currently there is not one single water product available that will protect you from drinking poisonous water. Not a single one. Not even close. There are a lot of companies claiming to deliver safe, clean, pure water, but in essence, while many of them are great products, as far as…