Introduction When a filtration system starts to underperform, the filter media often gets blamed. Whether it’s sand, anthracite, activated carbon, or zeolite the assumption is that poor-quality media is at fault. But the truth is, up to 70% of filtration issues are caused by factors other than the media itself. At Starke Filter Media, we’ve […]
Why Your Filter Media Is Failing & How to Fix It
Why Your Filter Media Is Failing & How to Fix It If your filter system is not delivering clean, consistent water your filter media may be the real culprit. Whether it’s a sewage treatment plant (STP), effluent treatment plant (ETP), or an industrial filtration unit, filter media failure is one of the most overlooked causes […]