UV Purification Systems
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Introduction
How Ultraviolet Water Purification Works
Wyckomar Ultraviolet (UV) Purifiers utilize the proven principle of ultraviolet light
radiation to eliminate or reduce unacceptable levels of microorganisms in water
and other liquids. Ultraviolet light energy destroys bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores,
algae and other such contaminants, which are pathogenic to humans, animals and
plants.
Ultraviolet purification is a completely natural, non-chemical, environmentally safe
technique, which adds nothing to, and removes nothing from the water (such as
trace minerals).
Factors Affecting UV Purification
The Wyckomar UV Purifier is guaranteed to eliminate microbiological contamina
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tion only if the physical qualities of the influent water supply are as follows:
Turbidity (Suspended Solids): Turbidity must be < 1.0 NTU at the time of disin-
fection. There must be a 5-micron or less sediment prefiltration system installed
before the UV system.
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): Should not exceed approximately 500 ppm.
Total Hardness (Sum of Calcium & Magnesium): Must be < 10 gpg (grains per
gallon) of hardness, otherwise pretreatment is required.
Tannins & Colour: Must be < 2.0 ppm, or pretreatment is required.
Iron: Must be < 0.3 ppm.
Manganese: Must be < 0.05 ppm.
If your water quality parameters do not meet these criteria,
please contact the manufacturer for pretreatment recom-
mendations.
