Clarification and sorptive-filtration system for the capture of constituents and particulate matter in liquids and gases

A filtration system for removing at least one of negatively or positively charged ions, complexes or particulates from an aqueous stream, comprising:

• a. flow formed substantially from at least one of rainfall-runofforsnowmelt-runoff,
• b. a filter containment communicating with said flow such that at least part of said flow passes through said filter containment;
• and
• c. a porous fixed matrix filter media disposed within said filter containment, said filter media comprising an amphoteric material applied thereto, wherein said amphoteric material comprises a metal selected from at least one of Al, Mn, or Si.

A sorptive-filtration system for removing at least one of negatively or positively charged ions, complexes or particulates from an aqueous stream, comprising:

• a. flow formed substantially from at least one of rainfall-runoff or snowmelt-runoff;
• b. a filter containment communicating with said flow such that at least part of said flow passes through said filter containment;
• and
• c. a granular filter media disposed within said filter containment, said filter media comprising a specific gravity of less than one and at least a partial cementitious coating having an amphoteric material applied thereto, wherein said amphoteric material comprises a metal selected from at least one of Fe, Al, Mn, or Si.