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- SYSTEM IS THE RIGHT WAY TO ELIMINATE BACTERIA
UV effectively purifies
your water, protecting you against viruses, bacteria, and intestinal
protozoa such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia. These microorganisms
can cause intestinal infections resulting in fever and diarrhea. In
North America, E.coli O157:H7, an extremely dangerous strain of E.
coli bacteria, infects more than 80,000 people annually. Fortunately,
E.coli O157:H7 is easily inactivated by UV light.
How does UV work?
UV-C rays penetrate the cells of bacteria and viruses in your drinking
water, destroying their ability to reproduce. Unable to reproduce, these
organisms die and no longer pose a health threat. The process is simple
but effective: Trojan's systems destroy 99.99 per cent of harmful
microorganisms without adding chemicals or changing your water's taste or
odour.
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Why not use chlorine?
For one, many people object to the taste and smell of chlorinated water.
But more important, if drinking water contains organic compounds, chlorine
can react with these compounds to form chlorinated by-products such as
trihalomethanes (THMs) that have been linked to cancer. UV light does not
produce harmful chemicals in drinking water. It's safe, effective, and
environmentally friendly.
Does a UV system consume a lot of energy?
No, the UV unit will consume about the same amount of energy as a 60-watt
light bulb. UV is a cost-effective, natural way to increase water quality.
How often would I have to change the UV lamp?
It is essential that you change the UV lamp once a year.
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