Removing Contaminants from Water with Carbon Filtration System
The municipal water supply you get in your home or business may contain harmful chemicals, sediments, and unwanted minerals. Homeowners and businesses rely on carbon filters to remove these contaminants and enjoy clean water for their families, guests, or customers.
A carbon water filter neutralizes contaminants in the water, improving the taste, smell, and overall quality of the water. For decades, Metro Water Filter of the South has provided carbon filter installation and maintenance services for homeowners and businesses across the Southeast.
How Carbon Filtration Protects Your Water Supply
A carbon water filter works through activated carbon, which traps contaminants as water passes through the system. This process removes chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other harmful substances, leaving you with filtered water that’s ready for drinking, cooking, and bathing. Carbon filters cleanse water at the point of entry into your home or business, which means every tap benefits, not just one.
As water travels through the municipal system’s pipes and valves, it can pick up chemicals, pathogens, and other contaminants along the way. Chlorine is one of the most common. When absorbed through the skin during bathing or inhaled as vapor, chlorine exposure can affect your family’s health as much as drinking it does. A whole house carbon filter addresses this at the source.
Carbon filters also self-clean through weekly backwashing cycles, which extends the system’s life expectancy by several years. In total, a water carbon filter system removes more than 100 harmful agents identified by the EPA, giving you cleaner, odor-free water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and washing.
What Do Carbon Filters Remove From Water?
Carbon Filters Remove…
- Chlorine
- Odors
- 100’s of chemicals including pesticides
Carbon Filters Improve…
- Water Quality
- Taste of Water
- Taste of Food & Drink Made Using Water
Not the Filter You’re Looking For?
If a carbon filtration system isn’t the right match for your water concerns, there are other ways to protect your water supply. Reverse osmosis systems focus on producing exceptionally clean drinking water, while UV filtration targets bacteria and microorganisms without chemicals. Take a look at our customer reviews to see how homeowners are choosing the right solution for their water concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a whole house carbon filter last?
Most whole house carbon filters need replacement every 5 to 6 years, depending on usage and water quality. Regular maintenance keeps the system performing at its best and extends its lifespan.
What does a carbon water filter remove from water?
A carbon water filter removes chlorine, odors, and hundreds of chemicals, including pesticides, addressing more than 100 contaminants identified by the EPA.
Is a carbon filter better than reverse osmosis?
Carbon filters and reverse osmosis systems solve different problems. Carbon filtration treats water at the point of entry, improving taste and removing chlorine and chemicals throughout your home or business. Reverse osmosis targets a higher level of purification, typically at a single point of use like a kitchen tap. Many homes and businesses use both together.
Can a carbon filter remove fluoride from water?
Standard carbon filtration is not designed to remove fluoride. If fluoride is a concern for your water supply, ask our team about pairing your carbon filter with a reverse osmosis system.