Sorbster® Hg-1 media is functionalized, enriched alumina media that covalently bonds soluble metals and trace contaminants to its active sites. Sorbster® Hg-1 has a very high proficiency for the rapid removal of soluble ionic mercury from all water streams. Sorbster® Hg-1 adsorbent media is optimized for removal of Mercury from wastewater. Sorbster® Hg-1 is a functionalized, enriched alumina media that covalently bonds soluble mercury and other trace contaminants to its active sites. Sorbster® Hg-1 is used to achieve low mercury concentrations in wastewater from industrial processes and groundwater.