In ultraviolet water disinfection systems, an ultraviolet lamp is centered within a protective sleeve in the unit’s disinfection chamber. This ensures the even distribution of UV energy to all water passing through the unit. Microorganisms are bombarded with a lethal dose of UV light, destroying bacteria and inactivating many viruses. Ultraviolet disinfection provides many of the same benefits as distillation without removing beneficial minerals from the water.
UV disinfects water using high-intensity light energy. Unlike chemicals, it does not leave unwanted residuals or by-products in the water. Since there are no chemicals, UV does not affect the taste, odor, or clarity of the water. For this reason, UV is often combined with other water treatment devices such as carbon filters, water conditioners, and reverse osmosis to provide complete water quality solutions. Incoming water to the ultraviolet disinfection system should be filtered to a minimum of 5 microns.
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