Coconut Shell Based Steam Activated Granular Activated Carbon The Aqualine Activated Carbon is a granular activated carbon. Aqualine Activated Carbon is produced from selected grades of charcoal and steam activated under carefully controlled conditions to provide a strong, dust free product with a high surface area with pore distribution. Aqualine Activated Carbon is excellent for water and industrial process liquids. It is excellent for removal of pesticides and insecticides and other naturally occurring organic compounds from water. It meets all AWWA B604-96 AND ANSI/NSF Standard 61 requirements.