The Science Bit

 

Carbon Block Filters.

First used in to filter drinking water in ancient Greece, carbon has been proven over time be the most effective substance in filtering water. Today and somewhat more advanced, activated carbon is recognised as the best option for filtering drinking water.

What is it?

Solid carbon block filters are densely packed blocks of carbon particles, Water is forced through the pores of the carbon block, and as it travels through the filter, the tiny carbon particles remove a wide range of contaminants.

How does it work?

Physical adsorption is the main way in which activated carbon filters out a given substance. As liquid comes into contact with activated carbon, intermolecular forces draw into the millions of pores on the surface, On a molecular level, activated carbon has a positive charge and impurities are drawn to the carbon making it a supercharged filter material. 

Did you know?

That 1 gram of activated carbon has an equivalent surface area of 3000Sqm.

What does my water filter remove?

In general, carbon filters remove at least 81 chemicals and are effective at reducing another 52. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) , activated carbon is the only filtering material that removes all 12 identified herbicides and 14 pesticides, along with all 32 identified organic contaminants.

Good news

Although highly effective at removing impurities and unwanted contaminants, activated carbon doesn't remove any of the good minerals we need in our water. 

Will it help my Immune system?:

Absolutely, imagine how much work your immune system is doing fighting off bacteria, chemicals, viruses and general foreign objects that enter our bodies through our water supply.. Why no give you immune system a little break and filter out the bad stuff so your body doesn't have to.