Water disinfection means the removal, deactivation or killing of pathogenic microorganisms. Microorganisms are destroyed or deactivated, resulting in termination of growth and reproduction. When microorganisms are not removed from drinking water, drinking water usage will cause people to fall ill.
There are several methods that can be used effectively for the disinfection of water, including chlorination, ultraviolet (“UV”) processes are the most recent advancements in water treatment technology.
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ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION
UV, as it is often called, is also a physical method for the disinfection of water in that no chemicals are added. An ultraviolet light operates at 254 nanometers (nm) and, as water containing microorganisms passes by the UV light, their DNA is altered so that it cannot reproduce. Since these microorganisms cannot replicate, they are essentially dead. As mentioned, UV adds nothing to the water and while it does use power.
Advantages:
- Moderate initial cost
- No harmful chemicals added
- No disinfection byproducts
Disadvantages:
- Uses electricity
- Requires proper contact time
- Bulb contains mercury and must be disposed of properly
- When the power goes out, your plumbing system can be compromised with bacteria
- Controller (ballast) needs periodic replacement
DISRUPTOR FILTER
Disruptor filter is among the few filters that can get rid of bacteria and is among very and very few non RO systems that can filter out viruses Disruptor Filter is manufactured with Nano Alumina Fibers that have a Zeta potential of 51 millivolts. Many contaminants are actually “magnetically” removed from the water supply and “secured” in the Charged Filter.
Advantages:
- Low initial cost
- Removes bacteria, cysts, virus, as well as lead, Chromium 6, tannin, and other heavy metals
- Very little operational costs
- No electricity – works without power
Disadvantages:
- Algae and iron can plug it quickly
CHLORINATION
Chlorination is by far the most common method of wastewater disinfection and is used worldwide for the disinfection of pathogens before discharge into receiving streams, rivers or oceans.
Advantages:
- Moderate initial cost
- No harmful chemicals added
- No disinfection byproducts
Disadvantages:
- Uses electricity
- Requires proper contact time
- Bulb contains mercury and must be disposed of properly
- When the power goes out, your plumbing system can be compromised with bacteria
- Controller (ballast) needs periodic replacement


Disinfection and Water Disrupter Filter are gaining traction as the methods of choice for the disinfection of water by consumers around the world. If you are not sure which water disinfection method is right for you, whether it be chlorination, ultraviolet, electro-adhesion, or disinfection, call one of our Certified Water Specialists or Master Water Specialists at +971-55-407-7079 or e-mail us at support@waterfiltersdubai.com. We will be glad to help!
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