Activated carbon has the ability to support a denser bacterial population than sand or plastic beads.
It's porosity, surface area, and surface roughness is unsurpassed for bacterial colonization
Greater efficiency for the removal of biodegradable compounds
Faster response to variations in water quality, such as concentration in biodegradable compounds, concentration in toxic organics, and temperature
Typically 4-6 lbs. will treat 1,000 gallons for 2-3 months
Each 9 lb bucket comes with one mesh bag
How Does It Work?
A particle of activated carbon is mostly air. It has thousands of tiny holes and crevices through which water can circulate. When water carries an organic molecule-a contaiminant- into these narrow passage a short range attractive force between the molecule and the carbon will become effective and the molecule sticks. This particular method is call physical adsorption. The other kinds of absorption also involved with activated carbon are only minor importance to the eco-system.
Simply place Activated Carbon into mesh bag and place in flowing water where possible.
Use 4-6 pounds per 1,000 gallons and replace every 2-3 months. Higher dosage rates may be necessary in extreme turbid conditions.
