Solid carbon block filters crush activated carbon into an ultra-dense structure (0.5-10 micron rating), forcing water through a tortuous, maze-like path that maximizes contact time—far superior to granulated activated carbon (GAC)'s loose 20-micron granules, which suffer from channeling where water bypasses much of the media, leaving contaminants untouched and creating bacterial hotspots.

Unlike GAC, prone to uneven flow, reduced efficiency over time, and stagnant pockets fostering microbes, our PE-series carbon blocks eliminate bypass entirely for uniform filtration across every square inch.

They mechanically trap sediments, cysts, and particulates down to sub-micron levels while adsorbing chlorine (superior reduction rates), VOCs, bad odors/tastes, endocrine disruptors like BPA, and heavy metals such as lead and mercury—delivering higher contaminant removal, consistent performance, and predictable lifespan ideal for under-sink point-of-use purity.

Our premium solid carbon block is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53 for aesthetic and health effects.

The Carbon Block Filter conforms to ANSI/NSF International Standards:

• NSF/ANSI Standard 42 – Aesthetic Effects
  • Chemical Reduction Unit: Taste, Color, and Chlorine Reduction – Class I
  • Particulate Reduction Unit: Particulate Reduction – Class I
• NSF/ANSI Standard 53 – Health Effects
  • Mechanical Filtration Unit: Turbidity Reduction

Key Performance Reductions

• Removes 99% of cysts (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium)
• Removes 99% of chlorine for dramatically improved taste and odor
• Reduces sediment, rust, turbidity, pesticides, herbicides, and other organic contaminants
• Improves the quality of drinking water, ice, and other beverages

Technical Specifications

• Service Flow Rate: 0.5 gallons per minute (GPM) – ideal for single-faucet under-sink use
• Micron Rating: 0.5–10 microns (dense solid carbon block)
• Capacity: 1,500 gallons (recommended annual replacement)
• Maximum Water Temperature: 100° (38° C)
• Maximum Working Pressure: 125psi (8.6 bar)

1-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty 

All filtration products are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only and covers manufacturer defects. Proof of purchase (original receipt) is required for any claim. This warranty does not cover damage from improper installation, misuse, alteration, accident, or failure to follow maintenance instructions. Contact support for warranty service.

Contaminants Reduced

Advanced Water Systems filters are designed for use with municipally treated water.  Advanced Water Systems carbon block filter technology reduce or eliminate the following aesthetic and health-related contaminants:

• Arsenic V
• Asbestos
• Bacteria
• Benzene
• Bisphenol A
• Carbamazepine
• Chloramine
• Chlordane
• Chlorine
• Cyst
• Deet
• Estrone
• Ibuprofen
• Lead
• Linuron
• Meprobamate
• Mercury
• Metolachlor
• MTBE
• Naproxe
• Nonyl Phenol
• Particulate matter, Class 1
• PCB
• Phenytoin
• Radon
• TCEP
• TCPP
• Toxaphene
• Trimethoprim
• Turbidity
• Volatile Organic
• Atrazine
• Dibromochloropropane
• Dichlorobenzene
• Dichlorethane
• Dichloroacetonitrite
• Dichioropropylene
• Dinoseb
• Endrin
• Ethylbenzene
• Ethylene Dibromide
• Haloacetonitriles
• Haloketones
• Heptachlor
• Heptachlor Epoxide
• Hexachlorobutadiene
• Lindane
• Methoxychlor
• Pentachlorophenol
• Simazine
• Styrene
• Tetrachloroethane
• Toluene
• Trichlorobenzene
• Trichloroethane
• Trihalomethane (THM)
• Viruses
• Xylenes
• Alachlor
• Carbofuran
• Carbon Tetrachloride