UV Disinfection

Ultra-violet (UV) light is a natural component just below the visible light region of the Electromagnetic spectrum.  Certain wavelengths of UV light destroy micro-organisms (bacteria, virus, and cysts such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia) in water and air, by damaging their DNA molecules. This prevents them from replicating and surviving to cause harm.

Ultra-violet water disinfection processes enhance overall water safety. High intensity, low-pressure UV lamps, ensure effective destruction of dangerous organisms that can pass water treatment processes to point of use.

No residents or harmful chemicals by-products, like trihalomethane, are introduced into the water supply, during the UV water disinfection.  The process only kills living organisms already in the water.  Hence, there is no effect to taste, odor or clarity of the water.

The HEALTHSHIELD UV Disinfection range is available for flow rates of 18 L/m up to 1,000 L/m and greater and includes NSF and USEPA validated systems.  Some of the systems incorporate UV sensors to provide a continuous readout of UV intensity.