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Pool Ozone Facts FAQ
Pool Ozone Facts
What Is Ozone?
- Ozone is "active oxygen," nature's element. Each ozone molecule consists of 3 oxygen atoms.
- Ozone is a natural purifier.
- Ozone is created in nature by the combination of oxygen in air and the ultraviolet rays of the sun or by the corona discharge during a lightning storm.
- Ozone has a clean, fresh scent noticed after a rainstorm.
- Ozone is the most powerful oxidizer that can be safely used.
- Ozone is the alternative water purifier to traditional chemicals such as chlorine and bromine.
What Does Ozone Do?
- The Ozone layer in the atmosphere protects the earth from deadly radiation from the sun.
- Ozone destroys bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew.
- Ozone eliminates spores, cysts, yeast, and fungus.
- Ozone oxidizes iron, sulfur, manganese and hydrogen sulfate.
- It eliminates oils and other contaminants in water.
- Eliminates odors in air, such as smoke.
- Keeps water clean, sparkling clear, and fresh.
Ozone is Healthy!
- The Ozone layer in the atmosphere protects the earth from deadly radiation from the sun.
- Ozone destroys bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew.
- Ozone eliminates spores, cysts, yeast, and fungus.
- Ozone oxidizes iron, sulfur, manganese and hydrogen sulfate.
- It eliminates oils and other contaminants in water.
- Eliminates odors in air, such as smoke.
- Keeps water clean, sparkling clear, and fresh.
Where Is Ozone Used?
- In Nice, France in 1906, the first water purification plant to use ozone was built.
- Los Angeles, California has the largest ozone drinking water treatment plant in the world.
- Most bottled water is purified by ozone.
- Ozone is used to clean waste water and toxic waste.
- Ozone purifies water in well and home drinking water systems.
- Ozone systems have brought life back to "dead" contaminated lakes and pools.
- Ozone is used to purify air in hotel rooms, boats, RVs, cars, and smoke/fire damaged structures.
- Ozone is used in thousands of residential and commercial pools and spas all over the world.
How Is Ozone Made?
Is Ozone Safe to Use?
- Ozone will not explode.
- Ozone is not a fire hazard.
- In the dose required for excellent purification, ozone does not produce harmful fumes.
- Ozone will not damage plumbing fittings, pipes, or equipment.
- Ozone is safe for the environment, fauna and flora.
Ozone Is Convenient in Pools and Spas
- Ozone does not have to be purchased or stored. Ozone is generated on site and is introduced into the water or air automatically.
- Ozone does not affect the pH balance of water, thus minimizing pH adjustments.
- Ozone helps reduce total dissolved solids in water so that the water does not have to be changed as often.
- Ozone eliminates much of the routine maintenance because it does such an effective job keeping the water clean.
- Ozone is just Really Cool Stuff!
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