04.08.24 -- Disinfection Spotlight

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In the mid-to-late 1800s, chlorine had been used sporadically to help control infection in hospitals and drinking water. Common water treatment did not start in the U.S. until the early twentieth century when increasing cases of waterborne illnesses prompted many large cities to begin large scale filtration of water supplies.

Because ozone is relied on so heavily to oxidize a wide variety of potential wastewater contaminants, water quality analysis during the disinfection process is paramount. Once the ozone process itself is understood, its water quality ramifications and the quality parameters that offer insight into its efficacy can be analyzed and taken into account.

Although they work similarly, sodium hypochlorite and chlorine gas are very different. Learn the pros and cons of each chlorine composition.

Take a closer look at medium-pressure UV systems, which offer a 2-in-1 solution with simultaneous disinfection and dechlorination for greater environmental savings.

A unique, medium-pressure ultraviolet (UV) disinfection unit, representing multiple scientific advancements for this treatment method, has provided 98+% reduction of veliger settlement in a pro-active dreissenid mussel control application, at UV doses lower than anticipated.