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Ozone Fact Sheet
WHAT
IS OZONE?
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Ozone is "active oxygen", nature's special element.
(Each ozone molecule consists of three oxygen atoms.)
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Ozone is a natural purifier.
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Ozone is created in nature by the combination of oxygen
in air and the ultraviolet rays of the sun or by the corona discharge that
occurs during a lightning storm.
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Ozone has the clean, fresh scent noticed after a
rainstorm.
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Ozone is the most powerful oxidizer safely used.
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Ozone is the alternative water purifier to traditional
chemicals such as chlorine and bromine.
WHAT
DOES OZONE DO?
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The Ozone layer in the atmosphere protects the earth
from deadly radiation.
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Ozone destroys bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew.
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Ozone eliminates spores, cysts, yeast, and fungus.
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Ozone oxidizes iron, sulfur, manganese and hydrogen
sulfate.
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Ozone eliminates oils and other contaminants in water.
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Ozone eliminates odors in air, such as smoke.
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Ozone keeps water clean and sparkling clear.
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Ozone keeps food and water fresh.
OZONE IS HEALTHY (after it has been applied)
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Ozone leaves no chemical by-products in water.
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Ozone leaves no chemical taste or smell.
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Ozone will not burn eyes or make them red or irritated.
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Ozone will not irritate or dry out skin, nose, or ears.
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Ozone will not leave a chemical film on material or
skin.
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Ozone will not discolor or damage hair or clothing.
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Ozone rids water and air of unhealthy microorganisms.
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Ozone is NOT a carcinogen.
OZONE IS SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT
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Ozone is not flammable and will not explode.
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Ozone is not a fire hazard.
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Ozone will not damage electrical wiring, plumbing
fittings or pipes.
WHERE IS OZONE USED?
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In 1906, Nice, France built the first water purification
plant to use ozone.
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Los Angeles, California has the largest ozone drinking
water treatment plant in the world.
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Most bottled water is purified by ozone.
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Ozone is used to clean water and toxic waste.
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Ozone purifies water in well and home drinking water
systems.
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Ozone systems have brought life back to "dead"
contaminated lakes and pools.
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Ozone is used to purify air in hotel rooms, boats, RVs,
cars, and smoke/fire damaged structures.
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Ozone is used in thousands of residential and commercial
pools and spas all over the world.
OZONE IS CONVENIENT IN POOLS AND SPAS
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Ozone does not have to be purchased or stored.
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Ozone is generated "on site" and is introduced into the
water or air automatically.
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Ozone does not affect the pH balance of water, thus
minimizing pH adjustments.
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Ozone helps reduce total dissolved solids in water so
that the water does not have to be changed as often.
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Ozone eliminates much of the routine maintenance because
it does such an effective job keeping the water clean.
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