Ozone versus Chlorine in Water
| Action in Water | Chlorine | Ozone |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidation Potential (Volts) | 1.36 | 2.07 |
| Disinfection:
Bacteria Viruses |
Moderate Moderate |
Excellent Excellent |
| Environmentally Friendly | No | Yes |
| Color Removal | Moderate | Excellent |
| Carcinogen Formation | Likely | Unlikely |
| Organics Oxidation | Moderate | High |
| Micro flocculation | None | Moderate |
| pH Effect | Variable | Lowers |
| Water Half-Life | 2-3 Hours | 20 Min. |
| Operation Hazards:
Skin Toxicity Inhalation Toxicity |
High High |
Moderate High |
| Implementation Complexity | Low | High |
| Capitol Cost | Low | High |
| Monthly Use Cost | Moderate-High | Low |
| Air Pre-treatment | None | Extensive |
