Organic and Volatile Organic Chemical Contaminants Removed by the Whole House Water Filter:

Below is a partial list of contaminants the Activated Charcoal Whole House Water Filter removes from ordinary tap water.

 For a more complete indicator on these an other pollutants, please see this "White Paper" on The Ability of Activated Carbon to Remove Various Substances From Water.

Please note that carbon medium is generally not effective in removing large amounts of the following contaminants:  Bacteria, fluoride, arsenic, cadnium, iron and other heavy metals, and radioactive materials. Some carbon filters can be configured to remove lead. Lead is generally NOT a problem with most public water supplies. It is old, lead pipes in the home that are the culprit. If you suspect high levels of lead, add ionic filtration, KDF (redox), and /or get a high quality point-of-use filter like our Wholly Water unit.   More on lead here.

 

Why Catalytic Carbon?

Catalytic carbon converts adsorbed hydrogen sulfide (H2S) into sulfuric acid and sulfurous acid which are water soluble, so carbon systems can be regenerated with water washing to restore H2S capacity for less frequent physical change-outs.

Catalytic carbon is created by altering the surface structure of activated carbon. It is modified by gas processing at high temperatures to change the electronic structure and create the highest level of catalytic activity on carbon for reducing chloramine and hydrogen sulfide in water. This added catalytic functionality is much greater than that found in traditional activated carbons.

Safe and effective

More effective than conventional carbons; catalytic activity promotes a variety of chemical reactions.   Faster chemical reaction means less carbon and smaller equipment.   Non-Impregnated carbon eliminates worries about exothermic reaction, ignition temperature and toxic disposal.  Can be recycled and reused through thermal reactivation

 

Why KDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion) - "Redox"

KDF is a patented media that is a giant step forward in water purification. KDF media utilizes an old process in a new way - the oxidation and reduction of ions, known as redox... the principle of Oxidation-Reduction or Redox potential. Redox media remove virtually any soluble heavy metal, help prevent mineral hardness scale accumulation, and reduce levels of microorganisms.

Redox reactions, or oxidation-reduction reactions, primarily involve the transfer of electrons between two chemical species. The compound that loses an electron is said to be oxidized, the one that gains an electron is said to be reduced.

KDF process media are high-purity copper-zinc granules used in a number of pretreatment, primary treatment and wastewater treatment applications. KDF media supplement or replace existing technologies to dramatically extend life of the system, control heavy metals, toxic gases and microorganisms, lower total cost, and decrease maintenance. KDF process media work to reduce or remove chlorine, iron, hydrogen sulfide, lead, mercury, calcium carbonate, magnesium, chromium, bacteria, algae, fungi, and much more!

Iron and hydrogen sulfide are oxidized into insoluable matter and attach to the surface of the media. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, iron, cadmium and aluminum are removed from the water by the electrochemical process. They are attracted to the surface of the media, much like a magnet.

In short, the redox process works by exchanging electrons with contaminants. This give and take of electrons converts many harmful contaminants into harmless components, such as chlorine to chloride. Other contaminants, including heavy metals, bond to the KDF media, which greatly reduces or virtually eliminates these substances.
 

Water boy Multi-Reversing Technology Polishes your water!

Compare to Salt Based Water Softeners:
Superior Water’s Multi-Reversing fields technology, patented since 1964. • Reduces bad tastes and odors from every faucet, bath and shower in the house • Reduces hard water problems without adding chemicals. Requires no maintenance • Does not remove essential minerals, which also gives the water a great taste • Like most spring water, it leaves the skin feeling refreshed and clean and leaves the hair feeling soft • Requires no reverse osmosis. Provides clean filtered water from every faucet, bath and shower in the house • No wasted water • No cartridge filter change, no maintenance. • System cleans itself automatically once per week; uses approximately as much water as a wash load of clothes • Discharged water contains no salt and is applied to grass or vegetation whenever possible, eliminating wasted water • Fleck back rinse valve automatically cleans the system • No maintenance or repair costs • Eliminates need for buying bottled water. The convenience of being able to drink delicious water from any faucet, promotes the family to drink more water and contributes to a healthy lifestyle • Peace of mind knowing that every drop of water flowing through your home has been filtered and conditioned safely.		Traditional water softeners developed in 1938 using salt or potassium for regeneration. • Does not filter water • Requires constant addition of salt or potassium • Removes vital minerals • Salt residual left in home water makes water feel slippery or slimy – a common complaint is, “I feel like I can’t wash the soap off” • Requires reverse osmosis under sink to filter salt from drinking water at one faucet • Reverse osmosis wastes from 3-5 gallons (depending on model) for each 1 gallon flowing from the faucet • Reverse osmosis requires filter changes • Regenerates up to 3 times per week; wastes as much as 150 gallons per week • Regenerated waste water contains salt and cannot be used on grass or vegetation which it would kill. Many communities are now becoming brine restricted; no longer allowing salt laden waste water to be put down drains because it eventually pollutes ground water • Requires continuous maintenance and repair costs • Many people continue to purchase bottled water for drinking and cooking, which tends to be very costly • The inconvenience of lugging bottles of water from store and sometimes running out, inhibits the habit of drinking water.