Municipal Water Treatment (Powdered Activated Carbon)

In certain regions, the treatment of the water intended for potable purposes is not necessary throughout the whole of the year. The presence of taste, odour and toxins is dependent largely on the biological action in areas where lake or reservoir supply is common. It is therefore often more cost-effective to use temporary or intermittent dosing of activated carbon into the water only during times when treatment is required. During these times, the use of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is preferred as no costly fixed bed filtration equipment is required. The PAC can be dosed directly to existing flocculent tanks at a prescribed rate to achieve the level of removal of taste, odour and toxins as required.

Following dosing of PAC, the activated carbon is removed as part of the flocculation process, or subsequently filtered mechanically. The water is then disinfected for supply to the distribution network. CPL Carbon Link manufactures a range of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) products for municipal water treatment. Key features include optimum product selection, a flexible approach to adsorption, maximum volume activity on dosing, excellent dispersal characteristics in slurries and UK Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) approval.

In addition to the supply of PAC, CPL Carbon Link is able to supply automated dosing equipment as well as a full analytical service to assist in the determination of dosing levels and appropriate PAC products.