Benefits of an Ultraviolet Water Purification System
An ultraviolet water
purification system uses light to kill organisms in your tap water. They
are available for either whole house or under the sink purification. A whole
house filter will treat every faucet in your home in the kitchen, bathrooms and
laundry room. An under the sink UV treatment system cleans for cooking and
drinking. You can tie it into your refrigerator and freezer for clean water and
ice. They can be used in combination with sediment filters to clean and treat
your water supply completely.
UV light water treatment kills bacteria, viruses, fungi and mold in your water. Millions get sick in
the United States every year from these organisms in both city and well sources.
Contamination often is the result of runoff from industrial or agricultural
sources. Several health problems including gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea,
e coli and salmonella have been linked to an unhealthy water supply. Ultraviolet
treatment is a healthy alternative to a purifier that uses chemicals.
Ultraviolet purification systems work by passing the water through UV light. The
light destroys the ability of microorganisms to reproduce, rendering them
harmless. This treatment kills ninety nine percent of all organisms that are
know to cause illness. An audible indicator will sound if the system stops
working. The bulb will need to be changed about once each year. These purifiers
come in several sizes, depending on your usage.
Some whole house water
filter systems use a combination sediment, UV light and carbon system
to treat and sanitize the water supply. A few under sink models use a
combination of reverse osmosis and an ultraviolet light to provide additional
protection. These are the best in home purification systems. If you have a
private well and have problems with both sediment and organic pathogens, this is
the best choice for you. There are many sources of well contamination and the
illness that results has been well documented.
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