... chlorine and volatile organic chemicals, pesticides and trihalomethanes (a group of suspected carcinogens). Activated carbon will not remove bacteria, dissolved ... nitrates and fluorides.Activated carbon filters, usually made up of granulated, powdered or block carbon, act like a ... diameter - enough charcoal to treat about 1,000 gallons of water. Material: SUS 304, SUS316, A3 carbon steelOperation ...