The Fusion2 automatic backwash carbon filter system is designed to remove chlorine, chemicals and pesticides, or for dechlorination of water supplies, such as for food service, RO pre-treatment and whole-house filtration. The Fusion2 Backwashing Carbon Filter uses all NSF and FDA approved components, including the granular activated carbon (GAC). The system also incorporates an automatic backwash which removes accumulated contaminants and automatically backwashes the filtration media.