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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