What are Ultraviolet Purifiers?

An ultraviolet purifier kills microorganisms in water using strong light waves. Instead of chlorine or other harsh chemicals, an ultraviolet purifier can eliminate bacteria, viruses, and mold from well water for residential properties that aren't on a municipal supply. These provide an inexpensive yet effective way to prevent your family from getting dysentery, diarrhea, E. coli, and other infections from drinking water. An ultraviolet water purifier is simply a light bulb suspended in a pipe that carries water from a well or reservoir to your faucets. Ultraviolet rays emit a certain kind of high-energy light that isn't visible to human eyes. The light holds so much energy that when microorganisms are exposed to it, even for a brief time, they are irreparably damaged. Viruses, fungi, bacteria, yeast, and mold are all adversely affected. The ultraviolet light bulb, just like regular light bulbs, screws into a socket and uses a small amount of electricity. But the actual bulb must be ...  more