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1-800-455-2201, (225) 647-2171,Division of Picou Builders Supply
Net Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Central TimeContact
& Address
Organic
Chemicals
0rganic chemicals in our drinking water may be naturally occurring or
result from agricultural or industrial pollution.
Naturally occurring organics result from the water passing through peat
or decaying vegetation before reaching the reservoir. These organics
are usually humic acids or tannin, the unpleasant aspects of which are
color, taste and odor.
Organics introduced by agricultural or industrial pollution are herbicides,
pesticides, and organic solvents. More recently we have learned of the
presence of PAHs (Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons) which are by-products
of the decomposition of the bituminous Ifiiing of the water supply i
.
Some of these organics have been associated with long term health effects
such as cancer. E.P.A. and E.E.C. regulations call for very low maximum
allowable levels. Furthermore, the reaction of some of these organics
with the residual chlorine in the drinking water can produce chlorinated
hydrocarbons which are regarded as more harmful than the original organic.
Organic compounds can be effectively removed by adsorption onto activated
carbon.
The cavity of the Super Sterasyl candle contained granulated activated
carbon. Used in a gravity filter applications, the Super Sterasyl effectively
removes organic compounds in the water.
