Additional Chemicals Addressed By Granular Activated Carbon*
| Acetaldehyde |
Dichloroethane (1,2-) |
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) |
Pesticides |
| Amines |
Dichloroethylene (1,1-) |
Heptachlor |
Phenol |
| Amyl acetate |
Dichloroethylene (trans-1,2-) |
Heptachlor epoxide |
Picloram |
| Amyl Alcohol |
Dichloropropane (1,2-) |
Hexachlorobenzene |
Plastic Taste |
| Antifreeze |
Diesel Fuel |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
Propionaldehyde |
| Benzene |
Diethylhexyl phathalate |
Hypochlorous Acid |
Propionic Acid |
| Bleach |
Difoliants |
Insecticides |
Propyl Acetate |
| Bromate |
Dinoseb |
Iodine |
Propyl Alcohol |
| Butyl Acetate |
Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD) |
Isopropyl Acetate |
Simazine |
| Butyl Alcohol |
Diquat |
Isopropyl Alcohol |
Sodium Hypochlorite |
| Carbofuran |
Dyes |
Ketones |
Solvents |
| Chloral |
Endothall |
Lactic Acid |
Styrene |
| Chloramines |
Endrin |
MBAS |
Tartaric Acids |
| Chlorine |
Ethyl Acetate |
Mercury (organic complexes) |
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) |
| Chlorite |
Ethyl Acrylate |
Methoxychlor |
Toluene |
| Chlorobenzene |
Ethyl Alcohol |
Methyl bromide |
Toluidine |
| Chloroform |
Ethyl Chloride |
Methyl chloride |
Trichloroethane (1,1,1-) |
| Chlorophenol |
Ethyl Ether |
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether) |
Trichloroethane (1,1,2-) |
| Chlorophyll |
Ethylamine |
Naphtha |
Trichloroethylene (TCE) |
| Citric Acid |
Ethylbenzene |
Nitrobenzene |
Trihalomethanes (THMs) - Total |
| Cresol |
Ethylene dibromide (EDB) |
Nitrotoluene |
Turpentine |
| Dalapon |
Formaldehyde |
Oxalic Acid |
Vinyl Chloride |
| Dibromochloropropane (DBCP) |
Gasoline |
Oxamyl (VYDATE) |
Xylenes (total) |
| Dichlorobenzene (ortho-) |
Glycols |
PCBs (Polychlorinated byphenlys) |
VOC's |
| Dichlorobenzene (para-) |
Glyphosate |
Pentachlorophenol |
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*The information provided on this table is based on the National Primary Drinking Water Standards using WQA's Recommended Treatment Methods for the items listed. Additional contaminants that WQA and EPA recommend activated carbon for are not certified by WQA or state standards. Contaminates addressed by carbon may not be in your water.
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