Question 2049 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
Granular activated carbon filters remove organic chemicals mainly by
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Correct answer to question 2049
- B: adsorption
Explanation
Contaminants attach to the large surface area inside carbon pores. The carbon must be replaced or reactivated when its capacity is exhausted.
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