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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT OZONE
HOW DOES THE VERIPURE® SYSTEM TREAT WATER FOR DRINKING?
VeriPure® provides a three-layered system. The first two levels of filtration are followed by injecting powerful ozone gas as a final
stage disinfectant which ensures flavorful and safe water.
1. As water passes through the first sediment filter dirt, rust and other particulates from the water are removed.
2. Water is then filtered a second time when it passes through a carbon block filter which reduces cysts, chlorine, organics and
other impurities.
3. In the final stage, ozone is injected into water via the dielectric tube.
HOW MUCH OZONE IS INJECTED INTO THE WATER?
The VeriPure® patented process creates Low Level Ozone Technology®. The ozone level in the water at one half (1/2) gallon per
minute is approximately 0.4 parts per million.
IS THE OZONE SAFE TO DRINK?
Yes. Due to our patented Low Level Ozone Technology®, the ozone turns back into oxygen very quickly. To give an idea of how
much ozone is in the water, 0.40 parts per million is the equivalent to one inch in 64 miles. The ozone in the water is within
the guidelines for ozone established by the FDA Bottled Water Regulations. Ozone was first discovered in 1840 and has been
used to treat municipal drinking water since 1905.
DOES THE OZONE AFFECT THE TASTE OF THE WATER?
Initially, there is a slight aroma of ozone. This dissipates after a short period of time, approximately 20 seconds.
IS THE OZONE GAS RELEASED INTO THE AIR BY VERIPURE® TREATED WATER HARMFUL?
No. Your VeriPure® System employs Low Level Ozone Technology® which is harmless. Ozone is classified as an irritating gas only in
high concentrations. The EPA has established strict guidelines limiting 0.1 parts per million in the air for eight hours of continuous
exposure. Only a small portion of the ozone in the treated water is released momentarily into the air. If all the ozone in one gallon
of water were released into one cubic foot of air, the level would amount to 0.03 parts per million and it would revert to oxygen
within a few minutes.
WHAT IF MY WATER DOESN'T TASTE GOOD?
If your water suddenly has a bad taste, the problem could be the filter cartridge(s) are spent. Changing the filter may take
care of taste. Refer to "Filter change" Instructions in this manual or contact your dealer or distributor.
IF I WANT TO REDUCE THE 'POPPING' WHEN I INITIALLY TURN ON MY VERIPURE®FAUCET,
WHAT CAN I DO?
After you have the faucet running, gradually decrease the flow to totally shut the faucet off( watching for the water stream to
become clear and void of bubbles). What this will do, is decrease the ozone in the water stream to virtually nothing. So the next
time you turn on the faucet, there will be no pressure in the line from previous use.
