When it comes to clean water, the spotlight usually shines on flashy tech, membranes, UV disinfection, and advanced carbon systems. But the real MVP might just be something much simpler: anthracite filtration media.

Clean, safe water is vital to every American household and business. Yet, one often-overlooked contaminant—iron—can create a host of problems if left untreated.

When you pour a glass of whiskey, savor a craft gin, or shoot back a silky tequila, you probably think about grains, botanicals, or barrel-aging. What most people forget and what too many distillers overlook is that every sip is built on water.

Craft sake, a cherished Japanese tradition, relies heavily on the purity of its ingredients, particularly water.