Of the many disinfection products we offer, ozone generators are one of the most popular tools that are used in water treatment today. This is an FDA-approved method for water purification, and is known as the most efficient manner to get rid of toxins in the water. Wondering why this product works so well? Here’s what you need to know.
How Ozone Disinfection Products Work
Ozone is an oxidant that is made up of three oxygen atoms (you may also see it called O3 for that reason). When ozone is introduced to a supply of water that has toxins in it, one of the three oxygen atoms will detach from the ozone and will bind itself to things like bacteria, viruses, and other toxins. This oxidizes or kills, the toxins. Unlike other purification methods, ozone can take care of things like odors and tastes in the water as well, which is part of what makes it very popular for water treatment plants.
The process works with a product called an ozone generator. It produces ozone very much the same way that the sun does in the atmosphere, using UV lamps that simulate sunlight. The ozone is pushed through the generator with compressed air and then goes through a diffuser. That is then mixed with the water you need to purify, and the purification process begins. Everything including fungi, protozoa, germs, and bacteria are removed, and the water can be safely used and consumed.
Why is Ozone a Great Choice?
There are a few reasons why ozone is a very good choice when you’re choosing the disinfection products you want to use. In addition to being the most effective means of getting rid of toxins, and reducing tastes and odors in water, ozone can help make plumbing pipes last longer. Once the ozone has done its job in the water, it simply evaporates away, as it is now just oxygen. This means there is no chemical build-up in the pipes, the way something like chlorine may do over time. You’re also able to advertise your water as being free of chemicals, something that may be important to those your water treatment plant serves.
Ozone purification is the most popular method of purifying water in the world. Check out our ozone disinfection products at Capco Water Solutions to learn more or to get yours today.
