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2008

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Activated carbon filtration

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G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton Jan 2008

G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Activated carbon filtration can effectively reduce certain organic compounds and chlorine in drinking water. It can also reduce the quantity of lead, dissolved radon, and harmless taste- and odor-causing compounds. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of activated carbon filtration systems for the domestic (household) user.


Ec08-703 Drinking Water Treatment: An Overview, Bruce I. Dvorak Jan 2008

Ec08-703 Drinking Water Treatment: An Overview, Bruce I. Dvorak

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Consumers concerned about their water quality must sort through an assortment of information to determine what contaminants are present, which contaminants are of real concern and the appropriate response and treatment that will be most effective for their particular situation. This 2008 extension circular provides an overview of household water problems, causes and potential­ health effects. The problem then can be matched to appropriate treatment method(s) for further investigation. The treatment methods listed in this guide are for household water problems requiring prolonged treatment.