What is Salmonella? Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million cases of gastrointestinal illness, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States each year . Most of these infections cause the foodborne illness known as … [Read more...]
Shigella is Inactivated by UV-C Light
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...]
E. coli is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is E. coli? E. coli is a name given to a large and diverse group of are bacteria found in the environment, foods , and intestines of people and animals. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can cause diarrhea, urinary tract … [Read more...]
Rotavirus is Inactivated by Germicidal UV-C Light
What is Rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that primarily affects infants and young children under 5 years old, causing intestinal disease. While adults can become infected, their disease is usually milder. In the United States and other … [Read more...]
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...]
Atlantic Ultraviolet UV-C Purifiers Protect Against Virtually All Well Water Bacteria
Germicidal ultraviolet (UV-C) has been recognized for decades as a powerful, safe, rapid, and chemical-free water disinfection method. Atlantic Ultraviolet’s UV-C purification and disinfection systems use 1 or more STER-L-RAY ® UV-C Lamps. These … [Read more...]
UV-C Assists Well Water Owners in Reaching EPA Recommended Zero Bacteria Count
Even the best-maintained and newest private water wells face contamination risks that can cause health impacts. In fact, the odds of your well containing harmful contaminants are probably much higher than you realize. Nearly 23% of private wells … [Read more...]
Guard Against Unknown Well Water Quality Changes with UV-C Disinfection
According to the National Groundwater Association (NGWA), 44% of Americans use groundwater for their drinking water. Underground activity has the most significant impact on well water quality. But what goes on above ground — from humans, animals, and … [Read more...]
Ultimate UV Water Purifier Fits Many Applications — NOW 20% OFF
The Ultimate UV Water Purifier is available in 3 different models that can process from 4 to 9 gallons per minute (GPM) of pure, disinfected water. Its vertical mount design and small footprint make it well-sized for point-of-use or point-of-entry … [Read more...]
