RO filters have a hard time removing some contaminants from the water, but activated carbon filters do a great job of it. It eliminates volatile organic compounds (VOCs), CTOs, heavy metals, herbicides and pesticides, fluoride, pharmaceuticals, chemical compounds, viruses, microplastics and more. That is because carbon has a huge surface area and can adsorb (or attract and hold) molecules of all shapes and sizes.
Before we get into why an activated carbon water filter is your best bet, let's first understand how an activated carbon water filter works. The water is run through an activated carbon water filter, and the carbon takes up the contaminants. Water filter is old and water is not properly purified after passing through it. Regularly changing your water filter will help ensure that your water remains clean and safe to drink.
Advantages of a carbon activated filter
1. Activated carbon filters are extremely effective at removing a wide range of contaminants from water. They even work on very small contaminants, such as lead and mercury, which are serious health hazards.
2. Activated charcoal filters are inexpensive, easy to install and require no special tools or knowledge.
3. Activated carbon filters are effective and long lasting and some filters can last up to one year.
4. Portable. Activated carbon filters can be moved from tap to tap. This way you can filter your whole house water with one filter.
5. Chlorine, taste and odour can be successfully removed using activated carbon.
6. Activated carbon has a large surface area which can trap a lot of contaminants thus keeping the water fresh and clean.
