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.

This standard can be referenced in purchase documents for the reactivation of GAC. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to the reactivation of GAC.