UV is used for disinfection and removal of organic and inorganic contaminants, including chlorine, ozone and total organic carbon. UV technology is often used where conventional chlorine disinfection cannot be applied and can be used in the advanced oxidation process. Key benefits of UV technology include: improved taste, color, pH or odor of water; it requires no storage, handling or transportation of toxic or corrosive chemicals; effective at inactivating a wide range of microorganisms including chlorine tolerant pathogens; and water reuse capabilities to meet sustainability objectives.

Advantages of UV disinfection

• Proven solution against microorganisms such as cryptosporidium and giardia 
• Safe and easy to operate technology 
• Easy to install and retrofit into existing plants 
• Highly efficient technology reduces TOTEX 
• Simple and low maintenance technology reduces OPEX 
• Independent third-party validated performance to USEPA UVDGM where required

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