Apex Arsenic Removal Filter
The most dangerous concentrations of arsenic reside in well water. Arsenic is a highly toxic metalloid present in groundwater around the world. Groundwater is contaminated by arsenic in its inorganic form through natural deposits, industrial production, mining, or farming are particularly susceptible to arsenic contamination.
All arsenic is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. The most common source of arsenic in people is contaminated drinking water. The EPA requires city water to contain fewer than 10 parts per billion (ppb) of arsenic. 10 ppb of arsenic in drinking water is considered safe for a lifetime of exposure. However, controversy surrounds the effects of long-term exposure to concentrations of 10 ppb or fewer.
Our unit uses Aldex CR Series to effectively remove arsenic from your water supply, ensuring that your family is safe from its harmful effects. With our system installed, you can have peace of mind knowing that every faucet in your home is a source of clean, safe, and arsenic-free water. Aldex CR 26 is a special media designed to provide excellent catalytic properties required for removal of many contaminants from potable and non-potable aqueous streams.
Apex Arsenic Removal Filter
The most dangerous concentrations of arsenic reside in well water. Arsenic is a highly toxic metalloid present in groundwater around the world. Groundwater is contaminated by arsenic in its inorganic form through natural deposits, industrial production, mining, or farming are particularly susceptible to arsenic contamination.
All arsenic is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. The most common source of arsenic in people is contaminated drinking water. The EPA requires city water to contain fewer than 10 parts per billion (ppb) of arsenic. 10 ppb of arsenic in drinking water is considered safe for a lifetime of exposure. However, controversy surrounds the effects of long-term exposure to concentrations of 10 ppb or fewer.
Our unit uses Aldex CR Series to effectively remove arsenic from your water supply, ensuring that your family is safe from its harmful effects. With our system installed, you can have peace of mind knowing that every faucet in your home is a source of clean, safe, and arsenic-free water. Aldex CR 26 is a special media designed to provide excellent catalytic properties required for removal of many contaminants from potable and non-potable aqueous streams.
How it works
How does an Arsenic Filter work?
Our arsenic filter is chemical free to thoroughly and effectively remove Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen Sulfide and Arsenic.
- Hard water enters your home from a main water pipe or well and flows through a sediment filter cartridge that removes sediment, silt, sand and dirt. The sediment filter extends the life of water softeners and water filters, as well as preventing damage to control valves or pumps.
- Next, the water flows through the arsenic filter filled with Aldex CR 26. Aldex 26 is an insoluble media that oxidizes species in solution including hydrogen sulfide, iron and manganese. Metal-oxide nano-particles are precipitated within the resin bed where they form very strong chemical bonds with arsenite (As III) and arsenate (As V). This allows Aldex CR 26 to remove arsenic along thoroughly and effectively with Fe, Mn and H2S.
- Water flows out of the arsenic filter and into a water softener, to soften your water before you now experience purified and soft water throughout your home.
- The unit must be backwashed at a specified flow rate for effective removal of contaminants. The backwash frequency shall be every 24 to 48 hours for continuous operating unit.
DID YOU KNOW…
About 40 percent of wells in Minnesota have arsenic in the water. Drinking water with arsenic in it for a long time can contribute to reduced intelligence in children and increased risks of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and skin problems. – Reported by Minnesota Department of Health
Features
- Chemical Free Regeneration
Aldex CR 26 does not require chemicals such as chlorine dioxide, potassium permanganate, chlorine or sodium
chloride brine solution for regeneration. The oxidative chemical locked inside Aldex CR 26 beads is regenerated via the dissolved oxygen in the backwash water. - Potable and Non-Potable Water Applications
Aldex CR 26 requires less contact time and is like standard softening resins in bulk density and handling making it an ideal choice for point-of-entry (POE) systems. Aldex CR 26 can be backwashed at lower flow rates to achieve ideal bed expansion needed to remove metal-oxide precipitates generated during the service cycle. Aldex CR 26 is easy to handle versus other oxidative media and many naturally occurring zeolites. - Multiple Contaminant Removal
Aldex CR 26 was initially designed for the selective removal of iron and manganese but testing has shown the product to be ideal for multi-contaminant removal. See page 3 (Aldex CR Series Specification Sheet) of this bulletin for a summary of various tests performed to date. - Expected Service Life
Due to the unique nature of Aldex CR 26 and its function as an oxidizing agent encapsulated within an ion exchange bead, a long service life of 7 to 10 years is expected.
Benefits
Below are just a few of the benefits
- Reduces arsenic III & V from all faucets and showers.
- Capable of reducing a wide variety of heavy metals including arsenic, hydrogen sulfide, iron and manganese.
- Delivers filtered water to every faucet, shower, and outlet in your home or office.
- Provides arsenic-free water for ice machines, coffee makers, water fountains and refrigerators.
- Install and forget. Requires low maintenance.
- Uses Aldex resin, a highly efficient, long-lasting media for arsenic removal.
- Comes with a fully automatic pre-programmed electronic control valve.
- High flow rate is suitable for residential and commercial use.
- Tested and Certified by WQA according to NSF/ANSI standards 61 for materials safety only.
Specifications
Physical Chemical Properties
- Physical Form: Black, moist spherical beads
- Moisture Content: 46 to 52%
- Net Weight (as shipped): 800 kgs/m3, approximately
- Particle size: 0.3 to 1.2 mm
>1.2 mm % 5.0 maximum
<0.3 mm % 1.0 maximum - Effective Size: 0.50 to 0.60 mm
- Uniformity Coefficient: 1.7 maximum
Recommended Operating Conditions
- Influent pH: 6.0 to 9.0
- Dissolved oxygen: 2 mg/l or 15% greater than Iron (Fe) content
- Freeboard: 30% to 50%
- Free chlorine: 0.5 to 1.0 mg/l
- Organic matter: Less than 1.0 ppm
- Total dissolved solids: 2500 ppm maximum
- Total suspended solids: <1 ppm
Frequently Asked Questions
How much arsenic can be in your drinking water?
Answer: The maximum level of inorganic arsenic permitted in U.S. drinking water is 10 parts per billion (ppb). Because arsenic is tasteless, colorless, and odorless, testing is needed for detection.
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