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Ultraviolet light has treated water since the beginning of time
through natural sunlight The UV design is quite simple. Its main
component is the UV light source, which is enclosed in a transparent
protective sleeve. It is mounted so that water can pass through
a flow chamber, and UV rays are admitted and absorbed into the
stream. The UV light destroys the genetic material of pathogens
like coliform bacteria and legionella.
UV disinfects water without adding chemicals and does not create
new chemical complexes, nor does it change the taste or odor of
the water. Ultraviolet devices are most effective when the water
has already been partially treated, and only the cleanest water
passes through the UV flow chamber. UV devices are therefore often
combined with other technologies such as carbon filters, water
softeners, and reverse osmosis systems to provide complete water
quality solutions.
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