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Ultraviolet Sterilization
In order to protect aquatic livestock held in ponds, aquariums or holding systems, biologically treated water must be adequately disinfected before returning it to the livestock tanks from the filter system. Mechanical and biological filtration does not provide adequate inactivation of harmful pathogenic bacteria and protozoa. In cases of utilizing one filtration system for multiple holding tanks, the risk of infection by bacteria or protozoa makes an additional disinfection step vital.
Ultraviolet radiation (germicidal) energy is unmatched in its efficiency, simplicity, and dependability when applied as a microorganism disinfectant. It is most effective for its germicidal value in a water application at a wavelength of 265 n meters. Ultraviolet radiation at a wavelength exceeding 280 n meters has little germicidal value when used as a disinfectant for living microorganisms. With proper exposure, ultraviolet radiation energy (ultraviolet light) penetrates a waterbone microorganism’s cell wall. It then destroys the nuclear material causing abrupt modification bringing about their destruction quickly and effectively. Each type of microorganism requires a specific amount of UV radiation energy (exposure) to successfully complete the disinfection process. UV Sterilization , when applied properly, is extremely effective at destroying harmful waterborne pathogens and nuisance waterborne algae.