Action Of Chlorine And OZONE In Water
Action In Water
Chlorine
OZONE
Oxidation Potential (Volts)
1.36
2.07
Disinfection: Bacteria
Good
Excellent
Viruses
Good
Excellent
Carcinogen Formation
Likely
Unlikely
Organics Oxidation
Moderate
High
Microflocculation
None
Moderate
pH Effect
Variable
Lowers
Water Half Life
2-3 hours
20 mins.
Operation Hazards: Toxicity
High
Moderate
Complexity
Low
High
Air Pretreatment
None
H.V.-Dehumidify
U-V-None

OZONE Fact Sheet No. 1 - H2O (Revised 5/26/03)