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LiquiTech® Ionization Systems |
UV |
Thermal Eradication |
Chlorine Dioxide |
Chlorine |
| Legionella |
Proven track record with over 500 installation leading healthcare facilities for over 15 years |
Effective against bacteria; however does not produce residual protection |
Quick and effective of suppression of bacteria but cannot provide residual protection |
In Vitro studies show ability to kill bacteria while initial field reports sight ineffective results |
Initially effective; however Legionella bacteria quickly redevelops |
| Used / Effective on domestic cold water system |
Yes |
Does not provide residual protection |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Used / Effective on domestic hot water system |
Yes |
Does not provide residual protection |
Yes |
Dissipates rapidly at warmer water temperatures |
Decomposes at elevated water temperatures |
| Chemical |
None |
None |
None |
Chlorine Dioxide (Sodium Chlorite) |
Sodium Hypochlorite |
| By-Products |
None |
None |
None |
Chlorite & Chlorate |
Trihalomethanes (THM) |
| Toxicity & Health Effects |
None More |
None |
Potential scalding problems |
CL02 & DBP's (Chlorite & Chlorate) present adverse health effects More |
Known harmful by-products |
| pH Sensitive |
9+ pH More |
N/A |
None |
Unknown |
7.8 pH Max. Rendered ineffective |
| EPA Registered or Approved |
Yes More |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Impact on Equipment & Systems |
None reported |
None |
Potential |
Minimal potential corrosion problems |
Presents corrosion problems |
| Length of time to control Legionella in a distribution system |
Within 30 Days |
Has not shown an ability to gain control |
Quick results but must be repeated |
Control may not be obtained for an excess of one year |
Has not shown an ability to gain control |
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