UV disinfection

UV treatment of water is a common method of combating microorganisms in water treatment systems. This procedure treats only the bacteria that pass through the UV bulb and should be considered as a guardian. This procedure does not offer long-term protection.

Infected water is irradiated with ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm. UV rays penetrate the cell wall and damage the genetic information of bacteria and viruses, disrupting their reproduction systems. UV systems with low or medium pressure lamps are used to treat water. Most UV devices for building applications are low pressure systems.