Does bacteria grow in a carbon system?
The EWS system is designed for use on potable water (water without coliform bacteria). By law, there can be NO coliform in municipally treated water. Municipally treated (city) water generally uses some form of chemical treatment, usually chlorine or chloramine, to destroy coliform bacteria. Municipally treated water is continually tested to make sure that there are no coliform bacteria present. For well water applications it is really important to have an independent laboratory take samples and test that the well is bacteria-free. This should be done routinely to ensure safe drinking water.
