uvo3 history of uv disinfection
|

Will UV change my water?

Water treated with UV radiation will not help you become a superhero. I’ve tried it, it didn’t work! I suppose it will change your water a little bit though, but not in a bad way. Anything that’s living in your water supply, whether it be little bacteria or organic matter, will be changed. Organisms will have their ability to reproduce put on stop and organic matter will have assistance in breaking down (like bacteria, some organic matter will more, and some less reactive to UV) this could actually make your water taste and smell better.

Mineral content will be unchanged, UV has no effect on the actual make-up of your water, nothing is added and nothing is removed. This also means that if you have bits in your water then UV alone will not get rid of them, a UV unit is not a filter.

UV being a physical treatment process (as opposed to a chemical one, like Chlorine) means that it’s impossible to overdose on UV. You can never kill too much bacteria and once the water is out of the reactor there is no after-effect from it (also one of the negatives of UV).

In summary, if you pass water through a UV unit, you will be left with pretty much the same water minus any bacteria that might have been in it. Will you notice a change in the water? I would guess not, but that’s not really the point is it?

You might also be interested in these articles

Here are a selection of relevant blog posts.

Safe spraying and irrigating, even during periods of drought
18.10.2023

Safe spraying and irrigating, even during periods of drought

Van Remmen UV Technology and UVO3 help British agricultural companies produce safe food. With the Agri systems, they meet increasingly strict requirements, even with increasing…

What applications can UV disinfection be used for?
14.07.2023

What applications can UV disinfection be used for?

UV disinfection has a wide range of applications, and its benefits have been utilised in various industries. UVO3 explore the applications of UV disinfection in…

UVC technology in food processing
19.04.2023

UVC technology in food processing

This article explores the potential impact on product safety and quality and how UV technology is a safe and cost-effective way to disinfect food and…

Do I need an annual service contract?
3.04.2023

Do I need an annual service contract?

In the world of water treatment technology, the question of whether an annual service contract is worth it is a common one.