THE OIL ELIMINATOR

External ballast and bilge water filtering and absorbing device for use in a local containment area for removing aquatic nonindigenous species, oil and other contaminants from the effluent; Filtering units for industrial waste water and marine vessels bilge water; Filters for fluids, namely, for water and area-water solutions; Water filtering apparatus; Water filtering units for industrial waste water and marine vessel bilge water use; Water filtration and purification units and replacement cartridges and filters therefor