In a recent study titled “Water and air ozone treatment as an alternative sanitizing technology”, scientists explored how using ozone could help keep water and air free from harmful germs. They found that ozone, a special kind of gas, might be a good replacement for regular disinfectants.
What They Did:
The scientists added ozone to water and air for 20 minutes using an ozone system. They wanted to see if ozone could reduce the number of tiny germs, like bacteria, in the water and air. They checked the germ levels before (T0) and after (T1) using simple measurements.
What They Found:
Ozone in Water:
- Some germs, like Staphylococcus aureus, were almost completely wiped out by ozone (98.9% reduction).
- Ozone also did well against Legionella pneumophila (87.5% reduction), Streptococcus faecalis (64.2% reduction), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (57.4% reduction).
- Overall, the total number of germs in the water went down by 71.5% at a higher temperature.
Ozone in Air:
- When they put the ozone equipment close to the water, the reduction in germs in the air was significant (70.4% reduction).
What It Means:
This study shows that using ozone could be a good way to clean water and air. Ozone was great at killing some germs in water and also helped reduce germs in the air. It’s like a superhero for keeping things clean!
Conclusion:
Ozone treatment seems like a cool and powerful way to get rid of germs in water and air. Scientists think it could be used for different things, like making sure the water we use is safe.