Abstract:Granular activated carbon (GAC) media for filtration of drinking water can be used to remove microscopic substances at extremely effective rates though a process of adsorption. Two major problems with GAC are the high start-up costs and the short effective removal timeline before GAC replacement or reactivation. Three years ago, the Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB), undertook a project sponsored by the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to evaluate GAC for removal of organics, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. … Show more
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