UV disinfection plays a crucial role in clinical water treatment for demineralized (DI) water, especially in hospitals, laboratories and dialysis centers. Here are the main reasons:
- effective germ reduction - UV-C radiation destroys microorganisms such as bacteria (e.g. Legionella, Pseudomonas), viruses and fungi by damaging their DNA/RNA and preventing them from reproducing.
- chemical-free disinfection - In contrast to chemical disinfection methods (e.g. chlorine, ozone), no harmful by-products or residues are produced, which maintains the water quality.
- prevention of biofilm formation - Clinical water treatment systems are susceptible to biofilms, which protect germs and colonize pipes. UV disinfection interrupts this process.
- ensuring water quality - demineralized water must meet high purity requirements, e.g. for dialysis, laboratories or sterile processing. UV treatment ensures that no microbial impurities contaminate the system.
- compliance with hygiene standards - Hospitals and medical facilities are subject to strict regulations (e.g. DIN EN 285, ISO 15883). UV disinfection helps to meet these standards.
- cost efficiency & environmental friendliness - UV systems have low operating costs, require no chemicals and cause no disposal problems due to disinfectant residues.
Overall, UV disinfection is an essential part of hospital water treatment to ensure patient safety and the highest standards of hygiene.
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