What kinds of water treatment equipment have POTENTIAL to remove man-made chemicals?
Activated carbon filter Works like a “chemical sponge.” Certain kinds of chemicals- those with a natural affinity for carbon-are absorbed by the carbon, removing them from the water. Reverse osmosis filter Water molecules, which are relatively small, pass through a membrane. But some man-made chemicals-those consisting of relatively large molecules-cannot pass through, and so are removed from the water. Distillation First, water is boiled to produce steam. Then the steam is cooled and condensed to form purified water. Chemicals with boiling points much higher than water have the best potential for removal via distillation. Is there a single type of treatment that will remove ALL man-made chemicals? NO! That’s why it’s desirable to identify specifically (if possible) which contaminants are present in your water. Then ask your water treatment equipment dealer for equipment performance data on removal of those contaminants of concern to you. Where can I obtain unbiased performance data on
