What is Shigella? Shigella bacteria cause an intestinal disease called shigellosis. They cause approximately 450,000 infections in the United States each year. Shigella is found in the feces of infected people, in food or water contaminated by an … [Read more...]
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Giardia Lamblia is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Giardia? Giardia lamblia is a parasite that can be found in contaminated water, contaminated food, and surfaces contaminated with feces from an infected person. It causes the diarrheal disease known as giardiasis. Giardia can be found … [Read more...]
Staphylococcus Epidermidis is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Staphylococcus Epidermidis? Staphylococcus epidermidis is a bacterium that is commonly found on human skin and mucous membranes. While it generally lives in harmony with the human body, it is a significant cause of … [Read more...]
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa? Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment. It is classified as a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) and can cause infections in the blood, lungs, or other parts of the body … [Read more...]
Coxsackie is Inactivated by UV-C Light
What is Coxsackie? Coxsackie is a virus that causes Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, which appears as a blister-like rash on the hands, feet, or mouth. The infection usually occurs in children under 10 years of age and is common in children under 5 … [Read more...]
Hepatitis A is Inactivated by Germicidal Ultraviolet Light
What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a highly contagious, short-term liver infection. People who get it may feel sick for a few weeks to several months but usually recover completely and do not have lasting liver damage. In rare cases, this virus … [Read more...]
Legionella Pneumophila is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
Germicidal ultraviolet light emitted from UV-C lamps inactivates many bacteria, mold, and virus that may be present in the air, on surfaces, and in water. Our products use STER-L-RAY® Germicidal UV-C Lamps producing ultraviolet wavelengths at 254 … [Read more...]
How to Install and Replace Sanitron Ultraviolet Water Purifier UV Lamp
This instructional video demonstrates the Ultraviolet Water Purifier lamp removal and replacement for the SANITRON® , a UV water purifier by Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation. SANITRON® Ultraviolet Water Purifier Lamp Removal SAFETY … [Read more...]
GUARDIAN Ultraviolet Monitor Detects UV-C Levels for Peace of Mind
The GUARDIAN™ Ultraviolet Monitor is an optional accessory for your MIGHTY★PURE® or SANITRON® Ultraviolet Water Purifier. It measures the UV-C output of the germicidal lamp within your water purifier and detects any reduction in ultraviolet levels. … [Read more...]
How to Choose a UV-C Purifier for Your Failed Water Test
When your water test fails, installing an appropriately-sized Atlantic Ultraviolet water disinfection system will assist in getting your water back to the EPA required zero total coliform count. The CDC states that a Germicidal UV-C Purifier is … [Read more...]
