Filter Media Guide – Pure Water Products, LLC
It is now most often used with sand and other media in multi-media filters. Birm: Density (lb/ft³): 46 Bed depth (inches): 30-36 Service flow (gpm/ft²): 3.5-5 Backwash flow (gpm/ft²): 10-12 Birm is a manufactured medium consisting of plastic coated with magnesium oxide. It is designed for iron and manganese reduction.