Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System) is used in a variety of pretreatment, primary treatment, and wastewater applications. They are generally used in place of, or in conjunction with, granular activated carbon filters, even carbon block or inline filters.

Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System extend the life of granular activated carbon (GAC) while protecting the carbon bed against fouling by bacterial growth.

Our Media are also used to replace silver-impregnated systems. Silver is toxic.

Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System) is not. Silver must be registered with the EPA as a toxic pesticide, Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System) is not. By the way, silver is more expensive than Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System).

Before use of 3G Aqua

 

Reduced Scale Build Up

Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System) vs. Activated Carbon

Catalytic 3G-AQUA Activated Carbon
Life More than 10 years* Only 6 to 12 months
Bacteria and Algae Controls Both Permits Growth
Disposal Recyclable Hazardous Waste
Mechanism Oxidation/Reduction Adsorption
Contaminants Eliminated Inorganic Organic
* With proper handling

What about Catalytic 3G-AQUA and RO, DI and IX systems?

Reverse Osmosis (RO), Deionization (DI) and Ion Exchange (IX) systems benefit from the use of Catalytic 3G-AQUA because our Media allow these systems to tend to their strengths. Our Media protect RO systems from chlorine degradation and bacterial contamination, extending the life of the systems’ membranes. Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System) protects expensive IX systems from becoming fouled with chlorine, algae, fungi and bacteria. Less fouling, longer life and reduced maintenance, all combine for lower costs.

Catalytic 3G-AQUA(Natural Water Treatment System) vs. Silver-Impregnated Carbon

Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System) by Catalytic Action

Catalytic 3G-AQUA (Natural Water Treatment System), media functions by catalytic action, using the age-old redox (reduction-oxidation) principle of dissimilar metals. Water containing dissolved oxygen, minerals, and organic materials enter a bed of the copper-zinc alloy, with the copper becoming the cathode and the zinc becoming the anode.

The space between each granule of alloy in the media bed becomes an electrolytic cell. The water and contaminants act as electrolytes.

As contaminants and oxygen pass through, a reaction takes place, causing zinc hydroxides and copper hydroxides to form in controlled amounts. These controlled releases of copper and zinc oxides (chelatable by the body) are carried into the filtered water and provide hostile conditions for algae, fungus, and bacteria growth.

Life More than 10 years* Only 6 to 12 months
Bacteria and Algae Controls Both Permits Growth
Disposal Recyclable Hazardous Waste
Mechanism Oxidation/Reduction Adsorption
Heavy Metals Yes No
pH 6.5 to 8.5 Sensitive
Use POU/POE, Industrial, Commercial Home Water Filter Products
US EPA Registration Not Required Required
Note: Gulf South Research Institute found silver-impregnated carbon provides the same performance as activated carbon, except in low pH water. With proper handling