What is UV?
Although we can't see UV light, we are exposed to a small amount every time we step out into the sun. In fact, UV light is responsible for sunburns. The water treatment industry uses special lamps that emit UV light of a particular wavelength in order to disinfect water.
UV light works by attacking the genetic core (DNA) of bacteria and viruses, destoying their ability to function and reproduce. The process is simple but effective: our systems destroy 99.99 percent of harmful microorganisms without adding chemicals or changing your water's taste or odour.
Advantages of UV
There are some very important reasons why homeowners and large cities are choosing UV technology:
Highly effective: For over 25 years, UV light has been trusted as a safe, cost-effective way to purify water and eliminate harmful microorganisms. It’s a proven, EPA-endorsed technology that has been chosen by thousands of cities, bottled water manufacturers and others around the world.
Chemical free: UV provides water purification without the addition of harmful chemicals like chlorine. It also avoids the potential of generating harmful chemical disinfection by-products. Recent EPA guidelines are forcing cities across the US to reduce or eliminate the use of chlorine for exactly these reasons.
Taste & odor free: UV does not change the taste, odor or color of water
More effective than chlorine: Unlike chlorine, UV is effective against both Cryptosporidium and Giardia.
Compact and easy to maintain: A TrojanUVMax system, capable of treating the water for an entire home, is less than 20" (50cm) in length and fits just about anywhere. And the only maintenance is an annual lamp change!