How is Ozone produced?
Ozone is produced by a method called corona discharge, A high voltage is passed across a gas stream containing oxygen. The energy of the high voltage splits an oxygen molecule (02); into two oxygen atoms (0) - which recombine with ordinary molecules of oxygen (02) to form ozone (03).Ozone is also formed in the proximity of certain types of ultra violet lamps. The short life of ozone means that it cannot be stored and transported hence it is produced on site for immediate use.

How does Ozone Work?
Ozone is the most powerful oxidising agent besides fluorine. It is 51% stronger than chlorine and has a kill rate of 3.125 times faster Ozone readily oxidises organic material in bacterial membranes which weakens the cell wall and leads to cell rupture causing immediate death of the cell. Ozone oxidises most organics to carbon dioxide and water, while reducing many inorganic materials to a biodegradable state.

Does Ozone work on Microbes
Ozone will kill all bacteria, viruses, spores, mould, mildew, fungi, amoebae and cysts. The concentration , the composition of the host environment and the contact time of ozone with the organism determines how effective ozone is on the organism.

Is Ozone Safe?
High concentrations of ozone can cause irritation of the eyes, dryness of the throat and cough. Hence modern systems doses the ozone into water with the intention of building a residual level. Ozone can be detected at levels ten times smaller than the (0.1ppm continuous exposure over 8 Hours) current Health & Safety Guidelines, hence escaping ozone can be easily detected.