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Filter Sand

Antracite | Birm | Filter Lite | Filter Sand | Manganese Greensand | MCM-830 | MCM-830P | Re-Activated Carbon | Virgin Carbon | MTBE Removal

Filter Sand is a naturally occurring, river washed, glacial deposit products. Its excellent chemical properties - high in silica content and low in soluble calcium, magnesium and iron compounds - meet AWWA-B100-89 specifications. Precision sizing and uniform grading to close limits meet the rigid specifications of professional engineers throughout the United States, Canada and overseas.

Purpose - Filter Sand is graded specifically for water filtration plants. It can be used in municipal, industrial or residential applications.


Physical Properties:

Color

Light tan to reddish brown

Density

100 lbs./cu. ft.

Effective Size

0.45 - 0.55 mm

Uniformity Coefficient

1.6 or less

Acid Solubility

0.3 - 1.6%

Specific Gravity

2.65 - 2.75

Conditions For Operation:

Bed Depth

18 - 30 in.

Backwash Rate

15 - 20 gpm/sq. ft.

Backwash Expansion

35 % obed depth

Service Flowrate

Municipal: 1.5 - 2 gpm/sq. ft.
Industrial: 3 gpm/sq. ft.
Domestic: 5 gpm/sq. ft.