Ozone has long been known as a component of air pollution, but ozone is also one of the most powerful natural sanitizers available. Ozone technology is used in commercial, residential, and industrial applications for hot tub water, pool water, aquariums, on premise laundry, and much more.

1. The Clean Side of Ozone

2. Ozoneis more than part of the nasty air pollutant everyone knows about.

3. It’s also the naturally occurring protective layer of Earth’s upper atmosphere.

4. And it’s thesafest, most powerful natural sanitizing agent we have.

5. The sanitizing power of ozone is 200 times more powerful than chlorine.

6. And unlike many other forms of sanitation, ozone leaves behind no harmful chemical byproducts.

7. How is Ozone made? Weak Bond Bacteria Viruses Fungi Algae Suntan Oils Body Oils Oxidizable Substances Oxygen (O2) When a high-energy electrical discharge splits an ordinary oxygen molecule (O2), the free oxygen atoms can bond weakly with O2 to make ozone (O3). Then, when ozone comes in contact with an oxidizable substance, the extra O atom joins it, neutralizing or killing on contact.

8. The biggest problem with ozone?Perception. When people hear ozone they immediately think “bad.” In fact, in most cases, the opposite is true.

9. Ozone generators replace or reduce chemicals in a variety of applications. Ozone generators turn pure oxygen into powerful and natural ozone that is used to oxidize, sanitize, and purify everything from hot tub water to municipal water. Ozone can eliminateor reducethe need for chemicals.

10. It is common to see a 60–90% reduction of chlorine use in pools and spas that use ozone for water sanitation.

11. Ozone also reduces the chlorine byproduct, chloramines, that can cause skin irritations and illness, such as “lifeguard lung.”

14. Ozoneoxidizes hydrogen sulfides, iron, manganese, arsenic, and most chlorinated hydrocarbons found in water.

15. The Center for Disease Control recognizes ozone. The soon to be released Model Aquatics Health Code, sponsored by the Center for Disease Control, will include ozone among the two technologies it recommends for supplemental disinfection in public pools to reduce chloramines and fight recreational water illnesses (most notably, cryptosporidium) that chlorine alone cannot handle.

16. Quick Facts about Ozone Sanitation Technology

18. Ozone oxidizes iron, sulfur, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide.

19. Ozone eliminates oils and other contaminants in water.

20. Ozone keeps water fresh, clean, and clear.

21. Ozone reduces or eliminates the need for chemicals.

23. Ozone is a naturally-occurring oxidizer for water treatment applications.

24. Ozone prevents or destroys chloramines, which are known to form the carcinogen, trihalomethane.

26. To clean waste water and toxic waste.

27. Bottled water purification.

28. To sanitize spa water.

29. Municipal water purification.

30. Well water sanitation.

31. On premise laundry operations.