What is Activated Carbon Block?

There are many types of carbon. Most filter carbon is manufactured from coal, but other substances like wood and nut shells are also used. Coconut shell carbon is becoming popular not only because it is made from a renewable resource but also because it produces very good tasting water and is particularly good at trihalomethane removal.

Besides the physical absorption that the Activated Carbon Block filter can provide, it also filters the water via a chemical process. The Activated Carbon Block filter is positively charged, thus it is able to attract negatively charged particles such as: chlorine, benzine, and other volatile organic compounds, and prevent them from flowing out into your glass. Carbon is well known for its unique absorbing ability; just a pound of carbon is able to provide up 125 acres of filtering surface area.

Extraordinary Dirt-Holding Capacity

• Superior contaminant holding capacity and superior flow rate compared to similar size block carbon water filter cartridges.
• These cartridges will remove impurities as small as 5 microns without adding taste, odor, or color to your water.
• Such filter cartridges are ideal for all residential, rural, commercial, industrial, and municipal applications.