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Whole House Ultra Violet Water Purification or Treatment |
Water purification and treatment can be for some a necessity and for others simply a precaution. Filtration systems for your home can be expensive and in need of annoying regular maintenance. Consider using ultra violet water sterilization which uses light to inactivate bacteria and viruses. Ultra violet light provides a safe, environmentally friendly and convenient whole house water purification or treatment alternative.
Water is one of our most precious resources. Most of us take for granted that we can turn on the tap and pour a glass of water which is safe to drink. This is not the case for more and more areas today. One way to help ensure our tap water is clean to drink and bath in is to install some sort of water purification system. Filtration systems are quite popular and can be installed at a point of use or as a whole house system. Both types require replacement and disposal of filters which can be costly.
Ultra violet light is an invisible to the human eye naturally occurring light that can render bacteria and viruses inactive. It does not actually ‘kill’ the micro-organisms but rather alters their DNA and makes them unable to replicate or reproduce. Essentially this has the same effect as killing them when it comes to human consumption. Ultra violet light needs to be a certain intensity to work properly. It is also used in commercial operation and can effectively handle thousands of gallons per minute flow rates.
UV light needs to come into contact with the micro organism to have any effect. This means cloudy water will need higher intensity light to work effectively. A small filter can prevent this to some degree. When choosing a whole house system let the retailer or manufacture know your waters condition so they can recommend the best setup for your needs.
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