Activated Carbon Uses in Water Treatment
Activated Carbon is one of the most essential materials used in modern water treatment systems. Its highly porous structure and exceptional adsorption capacity make it effective in removing contaminants, improving taste and odor, and ensuring water safety across residential, municipal, and industrial applications.
Steam Activated Carbon manufactured from Coconut Charcoal is particularly preferred in water treatment due to its high surface area (600–2000 m²/g), superior hardness, and low ash content. Activated using superheated steam at 1000°C, it delivers consistent and long-lasting purification performance.
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Water sources often contain chlorine, organic matter, chemicals, pesticides, and industrial pollutants. Activated Carbon effectively adsorbs these impurities, making water safer for consumption and industrial use without altering its natural composition.
✔ High Adsorption Capacity
Removes dissolved organic compounds and trace contaminants.
✔ Improves Taste & Odor
Eliminates chlorine and chloramine-related smells.
✔ Safe & Chemical-Free
No chemical reactions; works through physical adsorption.
✔ Long Service Life
Durable coconut shell structure ensures extended usage.
Key Uses of Activated Carbon in Water Treatment
- Drinking water purification and filtration
- Removal of chlorine, taste, and odor
- Municipal water treatment polishing
- Groundwater remediation and purification
- Wastewater and sewage treatment
- Removal of pesticides, herbicides, and VOCs
- Industrial process water purification
- Pre-treatment for RO and membrane systems
- Dialysis water treatment (chloramine removal)
Applications in Municipal & Industrial Water Systems
Activated Carbon is widely used by municipal corporations, water treatment plants, and industries to ensure compliance with water quality standards. It acts as a critical filtration layer in multi-stage water treatment processes.
- Municipal drinking water plants
- Industrial effluent treatment plants (ETP)
- Common sewage treatment plants (STP)
- Food & beverage processing water
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare water systems
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