Silica and Moulding Sands Association (SAMSA) part of the ...
Four grades of silica sand are used for water filtration in the UK today, these are 6/14, 8/16, 14/25 and 16/30. The silica sand is usually laid on top of a supporting layer of gravel within the filter vessel. The incoming water enters the filter and migrates through the silica sand, successfully removing any solids or debris from the water.