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STS UV Disinfection System Receives Validation Test Certification
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
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 STS UV Disinfection System Receives Validation Test Certification

Severn Trent Services’ UltraDynamics® 8102-HO-200 ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system has received validation test certification that conforms to the protocols prescribed by the U.S. EPA’s Ultraviolet Disinfection Guidance Manual (UVDGM). The UVDGM provides technical guidance on the application of ultraviolet light for the disinfection of drinking water by public water systems.

The 8102-HO-200 UV system provides an ultraviolet dose of 30,000 to 40,000 micro-watt seconds per square centimeter at a wavelength of 254nm ultraviolet energy for the deactivation of microorganisms. After validation testing, the .8 million gallon per day 8102-HO-200 UV system was installed at the Leslie Water Treatment Plant, Northeast, Maryland. It is expected to be fully operational later this year.

UV light is proven to be an effective method for inactivating waterborne pathogens and viruses, including Giardia Lambia cysts and Cryptosporidium Parvum oocysts. Moreover, UV does not pose the handling safety concerns of traditional disinfectants such as chlorine.

The test plan for the validation was written by HydroQual, Inc. which also conducted all testing and prepared the final validation report.

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