UV Water Purification (2020)

How much does a UV water purifier cost?

The price of UV systems varies in accordance with their size. Typically, a home UV system will cost between $800 and $1000 dollars.

What is a UV water filter?

Protection against such contaminants is possible via the use of a UV system. Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection has proved to be a fast, reliable, and cost-effective way of disinfecting water at both the point of use (kitchen faucet) and the point of entry (whole-house) systems.

Microbiologically contaminated water can be disinfected using germicidal UV radiation, as in a UV water purifier. A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between x-rays and visible light, ultraviolet (UV) energy is part of the invisible spectrum. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used in a UV water sterilizer system to kill any bacteria or viruses that may be present in the water. The use of ultraviolet light to kill disease-causing microorganisms in drinking water is a cost-effective, risk-free option.

In order to prevent the spread of disease-causing microorganisms in the water, UV light is used to scramble their DNA. As water moves through a UV water treatment system, any microorganisms present in the water are exposed to UV radiation, which disrupts their genetic code by rearrangement of their DNA/RNA and renders them unable to function or reproduce. If you consume water polluted with germs, the microbes will find a home in your digestive system and multiply within. As a result of damage to the nucleic acids in their DNA, microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi are rendered incapable of reproduction when exposed to ultraviolet radiation.