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OptiPure 300-05830 CTO-Q 15" Filter Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $99.99 - Original price $99.99
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The Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow...

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OptiPure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $89.99 - Original price $89.99
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The Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QT10 Series Systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduc...

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OptiPure AMS-QT15 204-52820 Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane

OptiPure
Original price $389.99 - Original price $389.99
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The AMS-QT15 is a 10″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS200 and OP175 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-causing mineral...

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OptiPure 300-05835 CTOS-Q Scale Cartridge

OptiPure
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The Pentair OptiPure CTOS-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QTI series systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduce ...

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OptiPure 300-05832 CTOS-QCR Scale Chloramine Cartridge

OptiPure
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The OptiPure 300-05832 CTOS-QCR is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces chloramines to 6,000 gallons at a flow rate of 0.5 GPM. The cartridge in...

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OptiPure 170-52080 QT1+CR Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 CTO-QCR

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Original price $184.99 - Original price $184.99
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Replacement filter cartridge kit for the OptiPure QT1+CR dual-cartridge water treatment system. Includes one (1) CTO-Q10 300-05828 Pre/Post-Filter ...

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OptiPure 300-05821 CTO-Q10CR Chloramine Cartridge

OptiPure
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The Optipure CTO-Q10CR is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces chloramines up to 4,000 gallons at a flow rate of 0.5 GPM. Applications: Applica...

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OptiPure SX21RK 252-60110 Cartridge Kit SX2-21

OptiPure
Original price $139.99 - Original price $139.99
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This is the replacement cartridge kit for the OptiPure SX2-21 160-00350 System (*sold separately) Applications: Fountain beverages, coffee, tea, ...

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OptiPure 204-53040 AMS-QT Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane

OptiPure
Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99
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The Pentair OptiPure AMS-QT is a 15″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS350 and OP350 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-...

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OptiPure 300-05860 SCLX2-Q Scale Filter Cartridge

OptiPure
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The Pentair OptiPure SCLX2-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that utilizes ScaleX2®, a chemical-free scale inhibition technology that utilizes Templa...

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OptiPure 300-05829 CTOS-Q10 Filter Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $99.99 - Original price $99.99
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The Pentair OptiPure CTOS-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QTI10 series systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and red...

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OptiPure 252-10120 S5-20 Sediment Prefilter Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $27.99 - Original price $27.99
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The S5-20 is a 20” Drop-In PolyTrix gradient density filter cartridge that reduces sediment to 5.0 microns at a maximum flow rate of 10.0 GPM. Ap...

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OptiPure CTOS-10 Filter Cartridge 252-00310

OptiPure
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The CTOS-10 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 1.5 GPM for 15...

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OptiPure 160-50105 FXI-11 Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $209.99 - Original price $209.99
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The FXI-11 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 10” cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, ...

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OptiPure CTOS-20 CTO Scale Cartridge 252-00320

OptiPure
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The CTOS-20 is a 20” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 3.0 GPM f...

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OptiPure 252-00220 CTO-20 Cartridge

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The CTO-20 is a 20” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 3.0 GPM for 30,...

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OptiPure BWS175 RO Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 AMS-QT15 ILMA-10.14

OptiPure
Original price $549.99 - Original price $549.99
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Replacement cartridges for OptiPure BWS175 Reverse Osmosis RO Systems. Kit includes one (1) of each of the following: CTO-Q10 300-05828 10" Filter...

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OptiPure 204-52810 AMS-QT10 Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane

OptiPure
Original price $259.99 - Original price $259.99
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The Pentair OptiPure AMS-QT10 is a Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS100 Systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-causing mine...

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OptiPure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 Filter Cartridge 2-Pack

OptiPure
Original price $174.99 - Original price $174.99
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The Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QT10 Series Systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduc...

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OptiPure 160-50115 FXI-22 Dual Filtration System

OptiPure
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The FXI-22 is a dual-housing water treatment system with drop-in 20” cartridges that reduces sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduces chlorine, tas...

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OptiPure 252-60205 SCLX2-1 ScaleX2 Scale Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $109.99 - Original price $109.99
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The SCLX2-1 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that utilizes ScaleX2®, a chemical-free scale inhibition technology that utilizes Template-Induced Crystalli...

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OptiPure 160-52822 QTSX-2PG Scale Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $494.99 - Original price $494.99
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The Pentair OptiPure QTSX-2PG is a dual-cartridge water treatment system with two 15” Qwik-Twist cartridges that reduce sediment to 0.5-microns and...

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OptiPure 300-05805 PTS-Q Filter Cartridge

OptiPure
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The PTS-Q is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge that utilizes PolyTrix gradient-density media to reduce sediment down to 5 microns at a flow rate of 2.25 g...

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OptiPure 160-00350 SX2-21 Scale Filtration System

OptiPure
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EVERPURE SX2 DUAL-HOUSING SYSTEMS These innovative dual-housed systems, feature ScaleX2® scale inhibition technology, a key element in preserving y...

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OptiPure 170-52081 QTI1+CR Dual Scale Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $399.99 - Original price $399.99
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The QTI1+CR is a dual-cartridge water treatment system with two Qwik-Twist cartridges, which reduces sediment over 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine...

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OptiPure BWS100 RO Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 AMS-QT10

OptiPure
Original price $419.99 - Original price $419.99
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The OptiPure BWS100 is a Blended Water System that utilizes Reverse Osmosis (RO) to remove >97% of the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from water w...

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OptiPure 160-50010 FX-11 Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $184.99 - Original price $184.99
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The FX-11 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 10” cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and chlorine, taste & od...

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OptiPure 252-60210 SCLX2-2 ScaleX2 Scale Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $164.99 - Original price $164.99
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The SCLX2-2 is a 20” Drop-In cartridge that utilizes ScaleX2®, a chemical-free scale inhibition technology that uses Template-Induced Crystallizati...

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OptiPure CTO-10 Filter Cartridge

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Original price $39.99 - Original price $39.99
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The OptiPure CTO-10 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 1.5 GPM for 15...

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OptiPure 300-05833 CTO-QCR2 Chloramine Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $142.99 - Original price $142.99
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The Optipure CTO-QCR2 is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces chloramines up to 10,000 gallons at a flow rate of 1.7 gpm Applications: Applica...

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OptiPure 170-52080 QT1+CR Dual Chloramine Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $389.99 - Original price $389.99
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The Pentair OptiPure QT1+CR, 170-52081 170-52080, is a dual-cartridge water treatment system with two Qwik-Twist cartridges, which reduces sediment...

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OptiPure 300-05890 SFT-Q Scale Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $109.99 - Original price $109.99
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The OptiPure SFT-Q is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that has high capacity ion-exchange resin with a hardness removal capacity of 1,800 grains at a fl...

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OptiPure 160-50110 FXI-12 Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $239.99 - Original price $239.99
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The Pentair OptiPure FXI12 160-50110 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 20” cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5 micr...

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OptiPure 252-60115 SX22RK Cartridge Kit CTO-20 SCLX2-2

OptiPure
Original price $197.99 - Original price $197.99
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This is the replacement cartridge kit for the OptiPure SX2-22 Twin Filtration System. Kit Part No. SX22RK 252-60115 SX22 25260115

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OptiPure 300-05831 CTO-QCR Chloramine Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $109.99 - Original price $109.99
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The CTO-QCR is a 15” Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces chloramine for up to 6,000 gallons at a flow rate of 0.5 GPM. Applications: Applications r...

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OptiPure 160-50142 SX2-22 Scale Dual Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $529.99 - Original price $529.99
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EVERPURE SX2 DUAL-HOUSING SYSTEMS These innovative dual-housed systems, feature ScaleX2® scale inhibition technology, a key element in preserving ...

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OptiPure 170-52081 QTI1+CR Scale Cartridge Kit CTO-Q10 CTOS-QCR

OptiPure
Original price $197.99 - Original price $197.99
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Replacement filter cartridge kit for the OptiPure 170-52081 QTI1+CR Dual Filtration System + IsoNet Scale Reduction. Includes one (1) CTO-Q10 300-0...

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Everpure 204-53040 AMS-QT Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane

OptiPure
Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99
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Current price $599.99

The Pentair Everpure AMS-QT is a 15″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS350 and OP350 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-...

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OptiPure CTOS-10 Filter Cartridge 6-Pack 252-20210

OptiPure
Original price $329.99 - Original price $329.99
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The CTOS-10 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 1.5 GPM for 15...

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Optipure 252-20620 CCM-20 Chloramine Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $119.99 - Original price $119.99
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The Pentair OptiPure Everpure CCM-20 filter cartridge for 20" drop-in style housings, features catalytic carbon filtration for the reduction of chl...

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OptiPure S5-20B 252-10410 Sediment Prefilter Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $64.99 - Original price $64.99
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The S5-20B is a 4.5” x 20” Drop-In, extra-high capacity PolyTrix dual-gradient density filter cartridge that reduces sediment to 5.0 microns. App...

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OptiPure 160-52131 QTCR-1 Chloramine Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $319.99 - Original price $319.99
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The Pentair Optipure QTCR-1 is a single-cartridge water treatment system with one 15″ Qwik-Twist cartridge that reduces sediment down to 5.0-micron...

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OptiPure 160-50012 FX11+CR Cartridge Kit CTO-10 CCM-20

OptiPure
Original price $137.99 - Original price $137.99
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The FX11+CR is a dual-housing water treatment system with drop-in cartridges that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and chlorine up to 20,000 gallons...

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OptiPure 160-50125 FXI-22P+ Cartridge Kit

OptiPure
Original price $159.99 - Original price $159.99
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Includes two 252-20220 CTOS-20 and one 252-10120 S5-20 FXI-22P+ 160-50125 Triple Filter System sold separately Applications: High production Cu...

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OptiPure 160-50020 FX-12 Filtration System

OptiPure
Original price $219.99 - Original price $219.99
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The FX-12 is a single-housing water treatment system with a drop-in 20” cartridge that reduces sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduces chlorine, t...

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OptiPure CTO-20 252-20120 20" Filter Cartridge 6-Pack

OptiPure
Original price $259.99 - Original price $259.99
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The CTO-20 is a 20” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and reduces chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 3.0 GPM for 30,...

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OptiPure 252-60220 SCLX2-4 20" BB Scale Cartridge

OptiPure
Original price $264.99 - Original price $264.99
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The OptiPure 252-60220 SCLX24 is a 4.5” x 20” BIG BLUE (BB) Drop-In cartridge that utilizes ScaleX2®, a chemical-free scale inhibition technology t...

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OptiPure 252-20110 CTO-10 CTO Filter Cartridge 6-Pack

OptiPure
Original price $229.99 - Original price $229.99
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The OptiPure CTO-10 is a 10” Drop-In cartridge that reduces sediment to 0.5 microns and chlorine, taste & odor at a flow rate of 1.5 GPM for 15...

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Chlorine, Taste, & Odor Reduction Filters

Chlorine is a disinfectant, most commonly used to kill microbes in the water supply. If excessive amounts or high concentrations reside in pipes and plumbing, chlorine can impart an undesirable taste and odor in your drinking water and other beverages. It can also contribute to foodservice equipment problems such as pitting and corrosion.

Chlorine is a widespread, naturally occurring chemical element manufactured from sodium chloride. It is widely used for everything from creating household bleach to manufacturing computer chips to disinfection of swimming pools. Most water utility companies add chlorine gas to raw water to kill bacteria and other harmful microorganisms to prevent waterborne diseases. While necessary for safe water, chlorine creates many problems for foodservice operations: 

  • Chlorine gas has a powerful, pungent smell and an unpleasant taste. It is detectable in concentrations of as low as 1 part per million (ppm). 
  • Chlorine is an oxidizing agent corrosive on metals in plumbing and foodservice equipment. 
  • Chlorine can cause damage to gaskets in equipment, making them brittle. 
  • Chlorine reacts with natural organic compounds in the water to form potentially harmful chemical by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs). 
  • Chlorine is ineffective at killing cysts, which are living organisms that can cause illness. Examples of cysts include Giardia and Cryptosporidium.

Fortunately, chlorine is not challenging to remove from water. Carbon, found in many water filters, has a remarkable capacity for neutralizing chlorine. Activated carbon is a mild reducing agent, and chlorine is a potent oxidizing agent, so after chlorine becomes adsorbed, it reacts with the carbon. The chlorine is reduced to chloride ion (as in table salt and seawater), one atom of carbon is oxidized to carbon dioxide, and both are released to the solution (desorbed). Meanwhile, most of the spots on the activated carbon, where all this took place, become “auto-regenerated” back to their original, like new condition, ready to adsorb again. For free available chlorine (FAC), this takes only about fifteen minutes, which means that a small amount of carbon can achieve an acceptable steady-state condition if the flow rate is slow or intermittent. The reaction is much slower for “combined chlorine” (chloramines), and more carbon or contact time is needed to achieve equivalent reductions.