Questions & Answers

Do UV water purifiers really work?

UV water sterilizers are believed to provide the best remedy for removing biological contaminants from drinking water. Ultraviolet water treatment systems work by emitting UV lights from various sources, such as the sun. These UV lights discharge beams of radiation that are meant to eradicate bacteria and other microorganisms in water. While effective, the performance of these UV lights depend on how much intensity the system is able to emit. If water treatment systems are not able to produce high intensity UV lights, then the radiation will be insufficient in killing the DNA of all existing bacteria and viruses in the water. These same UV lights also happen to be invisible to the naked eye, which makes it difficult to ascertain the condition of the UV system. This commonly leads to water treatment companies unwittingly using defective UV systems for long duration’s. For this reason, Aquacomponents engineers recommend substituting the lamp in your UV water treatment system at least once a year.

Does UV light kill bacteria in water?

Yes, the essential function of UV lights is to wipe out biological contaminants such as bacteria and viruses. However, it is ineffective in targeting other contaminants such as chlorine, salts, heavy metals, and etc. UV also fails in altering the water’s chemistry.  

Why UV treated water is not harmful for drinking?

No, UV water purification systems are designed to make drinking water safe by eradicating harmful contaminants from untreated water. They are best used alongside other water filtration systems, such as reverse osmosis, to effectively remove all types of contaminants.

Can UV light sterilize water?

UV light sterilizers are designed to do just that; sterilize water, swiftly and conclusively. They operate constantly to guarantee your water is purified to a clean extent. However, for the sterilization process to work effectively, the water must be purified before entering the system, and not contain any wastes or debris.

How does UV light clean water?

UV water purification systems disinfects living microorganisms by exposing them to ultraviolet lights. However, they do not filter them out of the water, nor do they remove other harmful contaminants. At the same time, water filters, such as reverse osmosis systems do not eradicate bacteria and viruses as well as UV light sterilizers. Ultraviolet sterilizers are required to work in conjunction with water filtration systems in order to produce clean drinking water.

Do UV Water Treatment Systems require regular maintenance?

Yes, UV water treatment systems will need periodic maintenance. Fortunately, UV systems are generally basic and straightforward to understand. Here are some aspects to observe to ensure your UV purification system will continue performing optimally for years to come:

• UV lamps are the foundation of UV water purification systems, and must be substituted at least once a year. This is due to the UV lamps gradual reduction in light wave intensity by more than 50% of what a fresh lamp produces. If you happen to turn your UV lamp on and off more that twice a day, then the lifespan of the lamp will shorten even faster.

• UV sleeves are used to protect the UV light lamp and must be changed at least once every couple of years. Since the water running through UV light systems carry debris, sediments, and other minerals, the UV sleeves are left vulnerable to being congested by these materials. If this occurs, then the UV sleeves will begin to impede the UV lights from piercing through the sleeve and water.

UV Water Sterilizers: Industries

Aquacomponents designs Industrial UV water treatment systems that produce remarkable results in industries, such as:

• Mining – Aquacomponents’s membrane systems are built to minimize the amount of waste fostered in large-scale mining operations. A great deal of this purified water can be reworked, which lowers the usage needed from local water sources.

• Marine – Our desalination systems ensure a continuous provision of pure freshwater while the world’s water resources become increasingly scarce, and/or contaminated.

• Military – Military water filtration systems made with meticulous accuracy to ensure it is free of error. The final result is an efficient, reliable and durable military grade reverse osmosis systems that are well-founded in the military industry all over the world.

• Food and Beverage – Water purification is a vital component in the food and beverage industry since it has a direct contiguity with human consumption.