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Is UV sterilization of water 100% effective?

Sterilization is the process of eliminating or reducing the number of germs, viruses, or other potentially harmful microorganisms in a medium, such as water. UV sterilization is a popular method of sterilization. While UV sterilization is effective, it is not 100% effective. In order to ensure that your water is truly sterilized, you should also boil the water for at least 3 minutes. This is because boiling the water for 3 minutes will kill off any bacteria that may have lived in the water.

1. What is UV sterilization?
UV sterilization is a process that uses ultraviolet light to kill microorganisms in water. This process is most often used to sterilize water that is used in the production of food and beverages, as well as sterilize water that will be used to irrigate crops. However, there are still some limitations to this process. For example, UV sterilization cannot be used on water that has already been contaminated. In addition, UV sterilization is not effective against viruses and bacteria that are not exposed to the light. In order to be effective, UV sterilization must be carried out quickly, with the water being exposed to the light for a short time.
2. What is the difference between UV sterilization and boiling water?
UV sterilization of water is a process that kills all forms of bacteria and viruses in water. Boiling water does not kill bacteria or viruses in water. Boiling water can only kill bacteria and viruses in water if the water is boiling for a long time. If you boil water for one minute, it will kill less than one percent of the bacteria and viruses in the water.
3. How effective is UV sterilization?
UV water sterilization is one of the most effective ways to make water safe for drinking. However, it is not 100% effective. There are some bacteria that can develop resistance to UV light. So just because the water is UV sterilized, it doesn't mean it is safe to drink. You should always make sure you boil your water before drinking it. UltraTec® Water Treatment Equipment LLC, a renown diversified best Water Treatment Company in Dubai UAE. having decades' of excellent Products and Services experience in Water Treatment Industry.
4. Conclusion.
UV sterilization of water is not 100% effective. There are some types of bacteria that are resistant to UV light, so you should still use chlorine to disinfect your water. The difference between chlorine and UV light is that the UV light is more effective in killing bacteria than chlorine. However, there are some types of bacteria that are resistant to both UV light and chlorine.

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