How does UV Disinfection work ?

When bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms are exposed to germicidal UV light at a particular wavelength (253.7 nanometers) their reproductive capabilities are destroyed, which means that they are inactivated and no longer pose a threat to human health.

Ultraviolet disinfection's systems channel water past submerged lamps that emit lethal doses of UV energy, destroying any pathogens.

The strength of a dose is a product of the UV light intensity and exposure time. Not only is it safe and highly effective, UV does not change the taste, color, or odor of water. It simply removes the risk of illness caused by microbial contamination, making water safe to drink or use commercially.

  



The Advantages of UV Disinfection

¡í More effective against viruses than chlorine.
¡í Environmentally and user friendly, no dangerous chemicals to handle or store, no risks of overdosing.
¡í Low initial capital cost as well as reduced operating expenses when compared with similar technologies such as ozone, chlorine, etc.
¡í Immediate treatment process, no need for holding tanks, long retention times, etc.
¡í Extremely economical, hundreds of gallons may be treated for each penny of operating cost.
¡í No chemicals added to the water supply - no byproducts, (i.e. chlorine + organics = trihalomethanes).
¡í No change in taste, odor, pH or conductivity nor the general chemistry of the water.
¡í Automatic operation without special attention or measurement, operator friendly.
¡í Simplicity and ease of maintenance, periodic cleaning, (if applicable), and annual lamp replacement, no moving parts to wear out.
¡í No handling of toxic chemicals, no need for specialized storage requirements.
¡í Easy installation, only two water connections and a power connection.
¡í Compatible with all other water processes, (i.e. R.O., filtration, water conditioning and softening).