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Chloramines/Hydrogen
Sulfide Reduction
Chloramine is commonly and increasingly used as an alternative
disinfectant to chlorination in municipal water systems. High
volume chloraminated water discharge is toxic to fish, amphibians,
and water-based reptiles. Although the human health effects
of chloramine have not been studied, some people have experienced
negative symptoms such as burning skin, red rashes, itching,
dry mouth and throat, digestive problems, wheezing, and severe
asthma. In regards to the hydrogen sulfide, although water
containing hydrogen sulfide does not pose a health risk, it
gives water an unpleasant “rotten egg” smell and taste.
The
point-of-entry FI-CHLORAMINE20-BB water filters utilize advanced
catalytic granular activated carbon which effectively remove
chloramine and hydrogen sulfide from the water. Catalytic
carbon retains all of the adsorptive properties of activated
carbon, but it also has the unique ability to promote or catalyze
chemical reactions. First, it adsorbs contaminants such as
sulfides onto the surface of the carbon particles. Then, in
the presence of dissolved oxygen, it oxidizes the sulfides
and converts them to non-objectionable compounds. This conversion
process makes calytic activated carbon the most effective
media available for the removal of chloramines and hydrogen
sulfide from water supplies. The FI-CHLORAMINE20-BB filter
can treat up to 8,000 gallons of water.
Removes/Reduces
- Chloramines
removal
- Hydrogen
sulfide
- Hydrogen
peroxide
- MTHB
- Volatile
organic chemicals (VOCs)
- Pesticides
- Herbicides
- Chlorine
- Bad
taste & odors
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