Improve Drinking Water Filtration Performance
Increase filter capacity, improve particle removal, and extend filter runs using ZeoSand natural zeolite filter media.
Why Drinking Water Filtration Matters
Drinking water systems depend on effective filtration to remove suspended solids, improve water clarity, and support consistent water quality. Whether serving a small community, a commercial facility, or a bottled water operation, filtration performance directly affects system reliability and operating efficiency.
As filter media becomes loaded with solids, flow rates can decline, backwashing frequency can increase, and treated water quality can be affected. Improving filtration performance is often one of the most cost-effective ways to increase system capacity and reduce operating costs without replacing existing equipment.
Common Drinking Water Filtration Challenges
Many drinking water systems experience performance limitations caused by suspended solids, limited dirt-holding capacity, and frequent backwashing requirements.
Water Clarity
Fine suspended solids can remain in treated water and affect water quality and appearance.
Limited Dirt Capacity
Sand can load quickly, resulting in shorter filter runs and more frequent backwashing.
Restricted Flow Capacity
Filter performance can limit system throughput and reduce available treatment capacity.
Why ZeoSand Performs Differently
High Surface Area
Approximately 29 m²/g compared with about 0.2 m²/g for sand.
Porous Granular Structure
Provides additional dirt-holding capacity and depth filtration.
Lower Bulk Density
Approximately 55 lb/ft³ versus about 100 lb/ft³ for sand.
How ZeoSand Improves Drinking Water Filtration
Improved Water Clarity
Capture finer suspended solids. 2-5 microns versus sand at about 40.
Longer Filter Runs
Increase dirt-holding capacity by 3x and reduce backwashing.
Increased Capacity
Support higher filtration rates using existing filter vessels.
Drinking Water Certifications
ZeoSand is third-party certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and 372 for drinking water applications.