A8012 MTM Media (Greensand Alternative).
Clack MTM® is a granular manganese dioxide filtering media used for reducing iron, manganese
and hydrogen sulfide from drinking water. Its active surface coating oxidizes and precipitates soluble
iron and manganese. Hydrogen sulfide is oxidized to sulfur. The precipitates are filtered out in the
granular bed and removed by back-washing.
MTM® consists of a light weight granular core with a coating of manganese dioxide. MTM®
is an example of contact oxidation where the media itself provides the oxidizing potential. This
allows for a much broader range of operation than many other iron removal medias. A pH level
as low as 6.2 can be treated. Dissolved oxygen is not essential. The media’s light weight reduces
backwash water requirements.