Multi-Media Filter System Layers

1. Catalytic Carbon

   • Purpose: Removes chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

   • Benefits: Catalytic carbon enhances the taste and odor of water, particularly important for households with municipal water sources. By adsorbing harmful chemicals, it provides safer water for drinking and bathing.

2. Shungite

   • Purpose: Known for its natural filtration properties and ability to remove certain bacteria, heavy metals, and organic compounds.

   • Benefits: Shungite has unique adsorption properties and releases fullerenes (carbon molecules) believed to contribute to water’s antioxidant properties. It can improve water quality and add trace minerals, making water feel softer and more refreshing.

3. Filter AG+ (Clinoptilolite)

   • Purpose: A naturally occurring zeolite mineral that removes fine particulates and suspended solids.

   • Benefits: Clinoptilolite’s high surface area and unique structure trap microscopic particles, providing exceptional clarity and purity. It also helps reduce turbidity (cloudiness), ensuring a visually clear final product.

4. KDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion) Media

   • Purpose: Reduces heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury), chlorine, and hydrogen sulfide, while providing bacteriostatic properties.

   • Benefits: KDF protects against bacterial growth within the system and prolongs the life of other filter media by reducing chemical load. This is essential for households on well water or those dealing with city water contaminants, adding a robust layer of metal reduction.

5. Tourmaline

   • Purpose: Adds trace minerals and adjusts water pH, increasing alkalinity slightly.

   • Benefits: Tourmaline’s interaction with water can slightly raise pH, adding a beneficial mineral balance that enhances taste and provides a more refreshing drinking experience. Its presence can make water feel smoother and improve hydration.

6. Rose Quartz

   • Purpose: Adds a touch of natural mineralization and energy to the water.

   • Benefits: Rose quartz is sometimes included for its metaphysical properties, thought to contribute positively to the water’s “energetic” quality. Although its practical filtration effect is minimal, it may enhance the user experience.

7. Filter Gravel (Rapid Sands, Quartz, Garnet)

   • Purpose: Acts as a foundational support layer to facilitate even water flow and prevent channeling within the tank.

   • Benefits: Filter gravel layers ensure water moves smoothly through each filtration layer, optimizing contact time for effective contaminant reduction. This foundational support also prevents clogging and allows for consistent flow, maximizing the efficiency of the entire system.

Second Tank – Water Softener with Cation Resin

1. Cation Exchange Resin

   • Purpose: Softens water by exchanging calcium and magnesium ions with sodium or potassium ions.

   • Benefits: The ion exchange resin in the second tank effectively reduces water hardness, protecting plumbing, fixtures, and appliances from scale buildup. This process helps maintain high efficiency in water-using appliances, reduces energy costs, and prolongs the lifespan of pipes and fixtures.