UV system water purifier
A UV water purifier exposes living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or cysts (like Cryptosporidium and Giardia) to a germicidal ultraviolet wavelength. With enough energy, UV radiation at the 254-nm wavelength disrupts the DNA in pathogenic microorganisms so they cannot reproduce. The ultraviolet light prevents bacteria from spreading disease through drinking water. UV dosage is the measurement of energy (in mJ/cm²) delivered by a UV water purifier. The more dosage provided, the more energy delivered to treat contaminated water. At a certain threshold, this energy becomes sufficient enough to inactivate most of the microorganisms present in water.
What does it remove:
- Cryptosporidium,
- Giardia
- Dysentery bacilli,
- Salmonella,
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
- Streptococcus,
- E. coli,
- Hepatitis B,
- Cholera,
- Algae
- Fungi
- Some viruses.
Features
- Disinfects without chemicals. Ultraviolet wavelength doesn't leave by-products in water like chemical disinfectants
- Adds no tastes or odors. UV disinfection does not chemically alter the water in any way, shape, or form.
- Easy to maintain. An annual UV lamp change is the most frequent maintenance need.
- No water wasted. The UV treatment process requires no water to the drain
- Protection during natural disasters. When city water is compromised, a UV system keeps your drinking water safe
Raw or feed water quality
- Hardness < 7 gpg (grains per gallon),
- Iron < 0.3 ppm (parts per million),
- Manganese < 1 NTU (nephelometric turbidity units),
- UVT < 75%,
- Tannins < 0.1 ppm
