National Driller, August 1st, 2001
The use of carbon to clean contaminated water goes back centuries. The ancient Egyptians figured out that by keeping water in wooden barrels that had been charred on the inside, the Water stayed fresher longer. Since that time, carbon has proven itself as a highly effective water treatment tool.
The process got a major boost in the early 1900s with the development of carbon activation, which increased the carbon's effectiveness exponentially. Activated carbon filters are extremely effective at removing organic chemicals that can cause color, odor and taste problems in water. The raw carbon ...
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