# Organic Adsorption Media for Groundwater Treatment Systems

Groundwater systems often contain a blend of dissolved organics and residual free product that is hard to treat with one technology alone. Camp-Shinning supplies **granular organic adsorption media** that targets hydrophobic contaminants, supporting reliable removal of oils, NAPL, and low-solubility organics such as PAHs and PCBs.

## Typical Groundwater Treatment Challenges
– Free product and residual NAPL in extraction wells
– Dissolved hydrophobic compounds at low concentrations
– Fouling risk in activated carbon or membrane steps
– Variable influent loading during seasonal or operational changes

## Where Organic Adsorption Media Fits
This media is commonly installed as:
– A primary adsorption bed in **pump-and-treat** trains
– An upstream stage before activated carbon polishing
– A protective step to reduce large-molecule organic loading
– A media layer in engineered barriers where organics persist

## Key Benefits for System Performance
– **High affinity for hydrophobic organics:** improves capture of low-solubility compounds
– **High oil and NAPL capacity:** supports longer run time before media changeout
– **Operational simplicity:** granular form enables stable hydraulics in packed beds
– **Cost control:** reduces fouling and can extend downstream carbon service intervals

## Design and Sizing Considerations
To select bed depth and replacement intervals, review:
1. Flow rate and peak flow conditions
2. Target contaminants and expected concentrations
3. Water chemistry, including temperature and salinity
4. Treatment goals and discharge limits
5. Available vessel size and site footprint

## Procurement and Packaging
Camp-Shinning supplies standard **25 kg bags**, with durable kraft or composite options and optional inner liners. Packaging customization is available for large projects and export deliveries.

## FAQ

### Can this media remove NAPL from groundwater?
It is designed to adsorb hydrophobic organics and can help capture residual NAPL components in extracted groundwater.

### Does it work for PAHs and PCBs?
Yes. The media targets low-solubility organics, including PAHs and PCBs, that are difficult to treat by simple separation.

### Can it be installed ahead of activated carbon?
Yes. Many systems use it upstream to reduce fouling and improve overall carbon utilization.

### How do I estimate the required quantity?
Quantity depends on flow rate, influent loading, and service interval targets. Providing these values supports a recommended bed volume.

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