Activated carbon is also used for treating waste water and sewage treatment. Such places have high level of contaminants that needs to be removed before the water is re-used or released into the environment. Activated carbon is now widely used in waste water treatment as it is highly effective in removing toxic substances or pollutants which are harmful for the people and the environment. Water treatment in industries like the paper, textile and petrochemical industries is essential for various reasons and activated carbon is very effective in doing its job.
Activated carbon for water treatment comes in various forms:
• Granular activated carbon – Ideal for water and wastewater treatment purposes.
• Powdered activated carbon – It is perfect for treating specific trace synthetic chemicals.
• Extruded activated carbon – It is used for de-chlorination and chemical removal.
Activated carbon can be used for adsorbing heavy metals like chromium, mercury, and lead. Its capability to absorb contaminants for all kinds make it an ideal choice for water treatment plants where harmful chemicals and metals used for manufacturing things. It also has capacity to remove contaminants from liquid and gas too.
