The Cost Of Not Using Ozone, A Lifecycle ROI Analysis For Water Treatment Systems

The long-term financial viability of a water treatment system is determined not by the initial capital expense (CAPEX), but by the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). While ozone may present a higher upfront cost, a full lifecycle analysis reveals its role as a powerful efficiency multiplier that delivers superior return on investment over decades.

Ozone significantly reduces costs by displacing the reliance on bulk chemical oxidants like chlorine and potassium permanganate. Crucially, it enhances the performance of downstream assets, oxidizing fouling precursors and extending the service life of filter media and GAC by 25–40%. This operational efficiency reduces labor, energy costs, and maintenance downtime. By simultaneously providing verified disinfection log removal credits and reducing disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursor formation, ozone mitigates long-term regulatory risk. Learn how systems move from perceived high cost to realizing a net cost savings over ten years, often achieving full ROI in less than four years.