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[[File:Carbon_Filters_02.jpg|thumb|right|Close view of Carbon Filter]] | [[File:Carbon_Filters_02.jpg|thumb|right|Close view of Carbon Filter]] | ||
[[File:Carbon_Filters_03.jpg|thumb|right|Best Carbon Filter]] | [[File:Carbon_Filters_03.jpg|thumb|right|Best Carbon Filter]] | ||
Carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, sediment, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water. They are not effective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic compounds. | '''Carbon filters''' are most effective at removing chlorine, sediment, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water. They are not effective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic compounds. | ||
Typical particle sizes that can be removed by carbon filters range from 0.5 to 50 micrometres. The particle size will be used as part of the filter description. The efficacy of a carbon filter is also based upon the flow rate regulation. When the water is allowed to flow through the filter at a slower rate, the contaminants are exposed to the filter media for a longer amount of time. | Typical particle sizes that can be removed by carbon filters range from 0.5 to 50 micrometres. The particle size will be used as part of the filter description. The efficacy of a carbon filter is also based upon the flow rate regulation. When the water is allowed to flow through the filter at a slower rate, the contaminants are exposed to the filter media for a longer amount of time. | ||