Article provided courtesy of Xylem In public swimming pools, the safe and high quality of the water – along with the well-being of the bathing guests – is a must. This is a great challenge especially when there are many visitors. An efficient and reliable solution to address water quality concerns is the installation of low-pressure UV systems. A Wedeco system was installed … [Read more...] about Low-Pressure UV System Offers Top Water Quality and Fewer Chloramines
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UV-C Disinfection Can Help Reduce Infections, Maximize Reimbursements
Article provided courtesy of Tru-D® SmartUVC San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico, is committed to providing patients and staff with the cleanest healthcare environment possible. Through a multifaceted approach, which includes the use of UV-C disinfection, the hospital has been able to reduce its infection rates as well as maximize its … [Read more...] about UV-C Disinfection Can Help Reduce Infections, Maximize Reimbursements
When Influent Water Percent UVT is Out of Range
Professor J.P. Malley, Jr., UV Solutions editor-in-chief C. Bernardy, graduate research engineer, University of New Hampshire M. White, graduate research engineer, University of New Hampshire A. Hidrovo, graduate research engineer, University of New Hampshire There are many instances and reasons why the percent UV transmittance (%UVT) of the water entering a UV system is … [Read more...] about When Influent Water Percent UVT is Out of Range
A Look at the IUVA 2020 Americas Conference
UV Solutions The focus of the 2020 IUVA Americas Conference is to present recent advancements in technology and research addressing the environmental, health and treatment process challenges of today, as well as to discuss the current trends in UV regulations and new applications. 2020 IUVA Americas Conference attendees also will have access to exhibitors and presentations at … [Read more...] about A Look at the IUVA 2020 Americas Conference
2nd Annual Healthcare/UV Workshop Affirms Need fof Efficacy Standards
IUVA Healthcare/UV Working Group Troy Cowan director, Vision Based Consulting Congratulations to the Healthcare/UV Workshop Team and the co-sponsors in the National Institutes for Standards and Technology (NIST) for the tremendously successful workshop “Ultraviolet Disinfection Technologies & Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs): Defining Standards and Metrology … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Healthcare/UV Workshop Affirms Need fof Efficacy Standards
Vitamin D in a Flash
IUVA Food and Beverage Safety Working Group Dr. Jaromir Bilek, director, Jenton International Ltd, JenAct Ltd Vitamin D provides humans with many health benefits, such as healthy bones; making sure muscles, heart, lungs and the brain work well; and providing toxins so that bodies can fight infection. Vitamin D is naturally sourced from exposure to sunlight or from eating such … [Read more...] about Vitamin D in a Flash
Association News
UV Solutions HAIs Workshop Advances UV Disinfection Technologies In January 2020, the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), in partnership with the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), presented a two-day workshop, “Ultraviolet Disinfection Technologies & Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs): Defining Standards and Metrology Needs.” This … [Read more...] about Association News
Mobile Device Use in Healthcare: New Opportunities for UV Disinfection
Lia DiMartino BS, Physician Associate Program, Yale School of Medicine Richard A. Martinello, M.D. associate professor, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine Over the past 20 years, with the exponential advancements in technology, there has been simultaneous growth in the use of mobile devices such as cellphones, tablets and other … [Read more...] about Mobile Device Use in Healthcare: New Opportunities for UV Disinfection
Essentials of Germicidal Irradiation for Reduction of Microorganisms
Jeffrey E. Stines director of marketing, American Ultraviolet, jstines@aUVCo.com The first documented application of UV for the purpose of disinfection was a 1910 prototype drinking water plant in Marseille, France1. Since that time, effective use of ultraviolet energy for reduction of microorganisms has spread to a wide variety of applications including drinking and … [Read more...] about Essentials of Germicidal Irradiation for Reduction of Microorganisms
PFAS: Does UV Technology Have a Role?
N.D. LaTourette environmental engineer H.R. Roakes project manager, Sanborn, Head and Associates, Inc. J.P. Malley, Jr. editor-in-chief, UV Solutions Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of roughly 5,000 human-made chemicals that have been used in commercial and industrial applications since the 1940s. PFAS are made of carbon-fluorine chains with … [Read more...] about PFAS: Does UV Technology Have a Role?