Comparison of KATALOX LIGHT over OTHER IRON REMOVAL MEDIA
| S/L | Criteria | KATALOX LIGHT | BIRM | Green Sand Plus |
| 1. | Operating pH | 5.8 – 10.5 | 6.8-9.0 | 6.2 – 8.5 |
| 2. | Filtration Level | < 3 Micron | Not act as Filter | Not act as Filter |
| 3. | Iron Removal | Up to 100 ppm | Very Limited | Very Limited |
| 4. | Mn Removal | Up to 20 ppm | Very Limited | Very Limited |
| 5. | Arsenic Removal | Possible | Not Possible | Not Possible |
| 6. | No of Filter (Vessel) Required | Possible of Stand-Alone Treatment ( Work as Multigrade and Carbon Media Also) | Multigrade and Carbon Filter Required | Multigrade and Carbon Filter Required |
| 7. | Area Required | Less Area Required | More then Katalox Light | More than Katalox Light |
| 8. | Operating Cost | Less | Higher | Higher |
| 9. | Compressed Air Requirement | Not Required | Required for Scouring During Backwash | Required for Scouring during Backwash and Oxidation |
| 10. | Regeneration | Not Required | Not Required | Required |
| 11. | Backwash Time | 10 – 15 Min | 20 – 30 Min | 20 – 30 Min |
| 12. | Rinse Time | 2- 3 Min | 5-10 min | 5-10 min |
| 13. | Coating of MnO2 | 10% | 0.5% | 1% |
| 14. | Media Life Time | 10 year | 5 year | 5 Year |
| 15. | Color Removal | Possible | Not Possible | Not Possible |
| 16. | Turbidity Removal | Possible | Not Possible | Not Possible |
