Abstract: The use of granular activated carbon (GAC) as a broad spectrum adsorbant in the treatment of drinking water has been shown to be effective in removing or reducing concentrations of specific organics and total organic carbon ...

Abstract: Both granular activated carbon (GAC) and packed tower aeration (PTA) are designated as best‐available treatment technology in the volatile‐organic‐chemicals (VOC) regulations. The constant‐pattern‐homogeneous‐surface‐diffusion ...

Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is currently attempting to balance the complex trade‐offs in chemical and microbial risks associated with controlling disinfection and disinfection by‐products (D/DBP) ...

Abstract: Because of extensive interest in the use of granular activated carbon (GAC) for drinking water treatment, EPA's Drinking Water Research Division has sponsored several field‐scale research projects to demonstrate its use. ...