How Often Should My Water Get GAC Tested?

Your Water & How Often You Should GAC Test It

GAC tests are used to determine the effectiveness of your granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC filters are proven to be effective at removing many types of chemicals from water. They are also used to remove chemicals that cause unpleasant tastes or odors such as hydrogen sulfide and chlorine. However, your filter may lose its effectiveness over time or there may be other circumstances causing it to be ineffective such as damage to the filter. It is important to regularly test your water to ensure that your filter is doing its job.

It is recommended that you have a GAC test completed at least once a year. You must test both untreated and treated water to determine the filter’s effectiveness. If contaminant levels are high, you will want to test your water more frequently. The appropriate level of contaminants in your water will be determined by the EPA, state, and local regulatory bodies.

Contact Us to Schedule Your GAC Testing Service!

At Engineering Performance Solutions, we provide professional GAC testing services to various industries throughout the country. GAC filters are meant to remove specific types of contaminants from your water. There is no way to know if the filters are doing their job unless you test your water regularly. It is recommended that you get your water tested at least once annually, more if your contaminant levels are high. Contact us today to schedule your GAC testing service!