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There's no single filtration media that matches the breadth of contaminants a carbon filter can reduce. Carbon block cartridges are made from finely ground activated carbon compressed into a solid block, and contaminants are trapped as water passes through its dense network of pores, both by adsorption and by mechanical filtration. Compared to loose granular carbon, a solid block gives longer contact time and prevents channeling, so water can't find a shortcut around the media. These cartridges reduce chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, bad taste, bad odour, and a long list of other organic contaminants, leaving your water healthier and tasting great. They work well as a drinking water filter, as a pre-filter that protects a reverse osmosis membrane from chlorine, or as a whole-house filter, and they come in standard sizes and a range of micron ratings so you can match the cartridge to your water quality and flow needs.
Carbon block does not remove dissolved minerals such as hardness, so for those, pair it with a water softener or reverse osmosis system. Whether you're using a carbon block cartridge in a home, a small business, or a commercial application, you can trust our selection of industry leading brands such as Pentek, Matrikx, and Omnipure.

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