07.15.25 -- The Water Treatment Myths Nobody Talks About

Water utilities face several myths when evaluating PFAS treatment technologies. This article clarifies misconceptions about GAC’s short-chain PFAS performance, test reliability, media comparisons, resin fouling, and start-up challenges. Addressing these issues enables more accurate, cost-effective decision-making for selecting between GAC and IX systems in real-world applications.

For years, the U.S. EPA has recognized granular activated carbon (GAC) as a best available technology (BAT) for a wide range of substances, many of which can be addressed within the same system. Learn why it is a highly effective solution for TOC, DBPs, PFAS, and much more.

With decades of experience in hazardous waste reactivation, Calgon Carbon is well-prepared to adapt to any regulatory changes when addressing PFAS. Tune in to hear Dr. Angela Rodriguez, applications engineer for Calgon Carbon, highlight the effectiveness of GAC to tackle PFAS contamination.

AquaKnight GC is a best-in-class solution because it is much more than just a container to hold activated carbon — this highly engineered series of vessels and systems leverage fluid dynamics to maximize adsorption efficiency. In addition, all AquaKnight GC systems are designed to achieve NSF-61 certification

Installing a granular activated carbon system is not an undertaking that any water treatment plant (WTP) takes lightly. Calgon Carbon stands alone in the market as the only total solutions provider, offering manufacturing, installation, and specialized services (e.g., testing through R&D and Engineering Teams) for GAC, reactivated GAC, and equipment.