Thames Water filtration is not so simple

Why does Thames Water Requires Specialised Filtration?

The transition from chlorine to chloramine isn't just a minor chemical shift; it’s a fundamental change in how your water must be treated.

While standard chlorine is easy to strip away, chloramine is engineered to stay in your water at all costs.

By bonding ammonia with chlorine, Thames Water creates a highly stable disinfectant that provides "residual protection." This ensures the water remains sterile as it travels through miles of Victorian-era pipework.

However, what is good for the pipes is often poor for your home—chloramine is notoriously corrosive to copper pipes and rubber seals, and it can be harsh on your skin.

Standard carbon filters act like a net with holes too large; the stable chloramine molecules simply slip through.

To solve this, we utilise a 2-part Specialised Carbon Process for maximum protection:

• Stage 1 (Lead): High-grade selective carbon physically breaks the ammonia-chlorine bond and adsorbs the bulk of the chemical load.

• Stage 2 (Lag): This secondary carbon acts as a "polishing" safety net. It ensures zero breakthrough and provides the vital Empty Bed Contact Time (EBCT) required to fully neutralise even the most stubborn molecules.
  

  

The Portable well Continue to research the challenges and offer the best level of protection.

Carbon is the first line of defence against the "forever chemicals" (PFAS), the "unintended pharmacy," and microplastics, and we ensure all our carbon media are NSF rated. Stay Hydrated London Mark@portablewell.com