The Fuzzy Filter is a compressible media filter for water and wastewater treatment systems. Operating in an upflow or downflow design, it achieves a high rate of solids removal through the use of synthetic fiber spheres. With loading rates of more than 40 gpm per sq ft, the filter requires 20% of the space of sand filters. Applications include tertiary wastewater, prefiltration for RO systems, water reuse (Title 22), CSOs and industrial process applications.