scope:

This standard describes the procurement of granular activated carbon (GAC) reactivation services and the use of reactivated GAC for potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water treatment. This standard does not cover the design of activated carbon handling facilities, reactivation facilities, or adsorption processes. Background information on GAC reactivation can be found in references listed in the Bibliography to this standard (Appendix A).

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide guidelines for use in preparing purchase documents for the procurement of GAC reactivation services where GAC is used as an adsorptive medium for treatment in potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems.