Safe, clean drinking water is more than essential — it’s imperative. Any building where people live, work, or play must keep water free from the host of waterborne pathogens that could be lurking within its plumbing. Bacteria, mold, viruses, and more living in the drinking water can expose people to a gallery of diseases and infections. At best, they could lead to outbreaks of gastrointestinal discomfort. At worst, they could be deadly.
This makes potable water disinfection a high priority for property owners and managers of all types. Although chlorine has been a popular choice for this process in the past, it comes with several trade-offs:
- The presence of such a strong, toxic chemical in drinking water systems introduces risk to those who drink from them, especially if the amount used is out of balance.
- Chlorine is known to corrode pipes, leading to damage that could impact operational performance and necessitate costly repairs. These are just a few reasons many organizations have chosen copper-silver ionization as a safer alternative.
How does copper-silver ionization work?
In the simplest terms, copper-silver ionization involves introducing electrically charged copper and silver ions into the water supply. These particles carry a positive charge, meaning they are attracted to and bond with any substance with a negative charge, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Once the copper ions form an electrostatic bond with these pathogens, the silver ions penetrate the cell walls and permanently damage the cells’ DNA. This renders the contaminants dead while the ions remain to repeat the process.
These ions are safe for human consumption and can continue to fight against infections as they travel through the plumbing system. This makes copper-silver ionization an excellent choice for disinfecting drinking water. This is why properties that serve large numbers of people — such as hospitals, hotels and resorts, and educational institutions — choose to install this technology. It has been proven effective for disinfecting from point-of-entry to point-of-use through the complete plumbing system keeping patients and patrons safe when interacting with water through showers, faucets, ice machines, and medical equipment. In addition, the process is harmless to pipes of all types, meaning it does not cause damage to plumbing systems and water-bearing equipment while maintaining a clean water source.
LiquiTech is your partner for clean water
Protecting the public from dangerous waterborne diseases should be at the top of your list if you own or manage a large facility in the healthcare or hospitality industries.
As the leader in copper-silver ionization water treatment, LiquiTech understands how valuable this technology can be in killing Legionella and other pathogens. We can provide a comprehensive system and offer support in water testing, water management plans, remote monitoring, and more.
If you want to learn more about how this process works and how we can help you take full advantage of it, get in touch with us today. Our experienced representatives are ready to answer any questions you may have.
