{"title":"UV Water Purification","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-ne1Zghggo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eWhat is a UV water purification system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA UV water purifier disinfects biologically unsafe water (lake water, seawater, well water, etc.) without using any chemicals. A UV purifier is often used as pre-treatment and perfect for defense in natural disasters when the city water supply has been compromised. When a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/blogs\/blog\/boil-water-alerts-and-how-to-flush-your-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBoil Water Advisory (BWA)\u003c\/a\u003e is issued, ultraviolet disinfection helps protect your water from bacteria and viruses that could make you sick. The UV light eliminates the need for chemical disinfectants, making ultraviolet water treatment an eco-friendly option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommended a UV water purifier for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Well water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Wastewater treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Travel to remote areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does ultraviolet disinfection work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA UV water purifier is made up of a chamber that encapsulates the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/uv-lamps-quartz-sleeves-components#?Collections=UV+Lamps+%26+Quartz%C2%A0Sleeves\u0026amp;search_return=all\u0026amp;Producttype=Quartz+Sleeves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003equartz sleeve\u003c\/a\u003e that protects the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/uv-lamps-quartz-sleeves-components#?Collections=UV+Lamps+%26+Quartz%C2%A0Sleeves\u0026amp;search_return=all\u0026amp;Producttype=UV+Lamps+%26+Filters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUV lamp\u003c\/a\u003e. The UV lamp contains little beads of mercury that vaporize and fuel the lamp to emit UV radiation. One or two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/o-rings-gaskets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eO-rings\u003c\/a\u003e, held in place by the glad nut (or cap), hold the quartz sleeve to the chamber and keep water from leaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV water purification does not remove contaminants from water. It deactivates 99.99% of microorganisms by altering their DNA so that they cannot reproduce and spread disease. Once the UV light attacks the bacteria, they’re no longer capable of infecting the water supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA UV water purifier deactivates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Cryptosporidium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Giardia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Dysentery bacilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Salmonella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Mycobacterium tuberculosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Streptococcus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• E. coli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Hepatitis B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Cholera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Some viruses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently asked questions: How do you install a UV water purifier? What are the loose beads in a UV lamp? Do I need UV disinfection for municipal water?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our blog for the full list of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-a-uv-water-system-and-how-does-it-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFAQs about UV water purifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and answers to these questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV vs RO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people ask, “Which is better, RO or UV?” Reverse osmosis and UV disinfection have different jobs. An RO system uses a semipermeable membrane to filter microscopic dissolved particles, while a UV purifier deactivates bacteria and viruses with ultraviolet light rays. RO does not remove bacteria, and UV doesn’t reduce dissolved particles or sediment. So, one system is not better than the other. Before deciding on a water filtration system, conduct a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/home-test-kits-strips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewater test\u003c\/a\u003e. Knowing what’s wrong with your water will help you determine which system is best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to filter contaminants like chlorine, lead, dissolved solids, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and treat your water for bacteria and viruses, then you need a filtration system in conjunction with your UV system. To remove chlorine taste, find a system with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/carbon-filters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecarbon filtration\u003c\/a\u003e. Find a system with\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/sediment-filters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e sediment filtration\u003c\/a\u003e to remove dirt and debris. If you need to reduce hardness minerals, then you need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/water-softener-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewater softener\u003c\/a\u003e. A water softener protects the UV system by preventing calcium from scaling up the quartz sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/water-filter-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewater filtration systems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you need a sediment prefilter with a UV system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest your water before installing a UV disinfection system. Water flowing through a UV water purifier should be free of hardness, iron, turbidity, manganese, and tannins (color). The following water contaminant levels are recommended for UV systems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 7 gpg (grains per gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eIron\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.3 ppm (parts per million)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eManganese\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.05 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTurbidity\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 1 NTU (nephelometric turbidity units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eUVT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTannins\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.1 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf these levels are exceeded, scaling can decrease a UV system’s efficiency. Sediment could block the UV radiation and create shadowing in the UV chamber that allows organisms to pass through without being deactivated. Suspended solids, turbidity, color, or soluble organic matter can inhibit the ultraviolet dosage and reduce disinfection performance. Water turbidity makes it difficult for ultraviolet radiation to penetrate water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/products\/culligan-compatible-sediment-prefilter-5-micron-by-neo-pure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e5-micron sediment prefilter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/search-results?q=prefilter+kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eprefilter kit\u003c\/a\u003e will reduce dirt, sediment, bad odors, bad taste, and chlorine. We recommend that a water analysis is conducted prior to installation of a UV system if you are drawing from a lake or from some other \"surface\" water supply (lakes, rivers, well, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a UV water purifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Uses no toxic chemical byproducts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Requires little contact time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Produces high flow rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Adds no taste or odor to water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Designed to run constantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Easy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Wastes no water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• No holding tank needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs UV disinfection safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreating water with UV radiation sounds dangerous, but it’s harmless. The UV bulb never contacts the water because it’s encased in a quartz sleeve. The quartz sleeve protects the water and the bulb from electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Maintain a UV water purifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA UV disinfection system is designed to run constantly and only needs to be shut off if it’s not going to be used for an extensive length of time. With proper maintenance, a UV purifier will last many years. Most systems have an indicator light to signal if it’s not running properly. Test your water periodically to guarantee that your UV system is effectively treating the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often to replace the UV lamp: \u003cstrong\u003eonce a year (every 9,000 hours)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often to replace the quartz sleeve: \u003cstrong\u003eevery two years to five years\u003c\/strong\u003e (or until the quartz sleeve can no longer be descaled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Keep the chamber and quartz sleeve clean so particles don’t prevent the UV light from treating the water. Be sure to wear gloves when changing the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Quartz sleeves are delicate, so it’s helpful to keep an extra quartz sleeve handy in case it breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Wait for the UV lamp to reheat and flush your plumbing before you turn on a UV system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidential vs Commercial UV Disinfection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV water purifiers are point-of-entry (POE) systems installed at the main water line. A residential UV system is a reliable and cost-effective method of home drinking water treatment when used with a sediment filter. NSF class A systems are for use with water not treated at a plant (well water), and class B systems should be used with treated water. A commercial UV system are larger and usually have more lamps in the chamber than a residential system, which increases exposure to UV radiation and allows water to flow at a faster rate. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/products\/viqua-steripen-ultra-handheld-uv-water-purifier-red\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehandheld UV purifier\u003c\/a\u003e treats raw surface water during international travel and outdoor camping trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is commercial UV water purification used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Private wells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Campgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Aquaculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Hospitals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Cottages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Breweries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Marine vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Pharmacies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Dairy farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Water treatment plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUV Water Purifier Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/uv-ozone-disinfection-systems\/products\/viqua-s8q-pa-silver-series-uv-system-powered-by-sterilight-10-gpm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eViqua S5Q-PA Silver Series System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent product, easy installation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I bought this for our main house after using an earlier version at our camp for 5 years, flawless operation, easy to change lamps.” -- Mark M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/uv-ozone-disinfection-systems\/products\/pura-uvbb-3-15830131-15-gpm-ultraviolet-uv-water-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePura UVBB-3 UV System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are very happy with this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We use this to purify the water supply for our house in Guatemala and are very happy with it. We have found we experience less sicknesses after using this over bottled water and this is far more convenient.” -- Thomas T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/uv-ozone-disinfection-systems\/products\/sun-pure-ust-200-ultraviolet-system-1-gpm-12vdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSun-Pure UST-200 UV System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOff-Grid Perfection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have been using this filter off grid for 8 years and have replaced the low cost (30.00) lamp 5 times. We quit having the water tested 6 years ago, it was pointless, it's always perfect. Neither us or any guests have ever had an issue with waterborne bacteria.” --Donald J.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse residential UV water purifiers by brand: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/Viqua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eViqua\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/ultra-sun-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUltra Sun-Tech\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/Pura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePura\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse commercial UV water purifiers by brand: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/Viqua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eViqua\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/Pura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePura\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/atlantic-ultraviolet-corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAtlantic Ultraviolet Corporation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/polaris-scientific-uv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePolaris Scientific UV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1440\/9879\/collections\/UV-Systems-Collection-Image.jpg?v=1633454206","url":"https:\/\/neosupply.com\/collections\/uv-water-purification.oembed","provider":"NeoSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}