05/06/2018
AOP's Wastewater Treatment in swimming pools
Crystal clear and safe water is, without a doubt, the primary objective for all swimming pool owners and operators. Swimming is one of the healthiest forms of exercise and an easy way to stay in shape. A properly designed and chlorinated swimming pool can not only keep the water free of harmful bacteria, but provide a safe environment for kids during hot summer months and especially at high bather and organic loading conditions. At the same time, pool chemical exposures have sent thousands of swimming patrons and staff to the emergency room each year for treatment. High levels of chlorine coupled with a high bather load lead to a breeding ground for toxic chemical compounds known as disinfection byproducts (DBPs). DBPs give way to dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations, even when pool water looks safe. Furthermore, swimming pools should not be a burden on the natural or built environment. Discharging large quantities of water with a high chemical load should not be a frequent occurrence and should be minimized at all costs. Pools of the 21st century must have the capacity to prevent these potential dangers of pool water chemistry quickly and effectively in order to truly create a healthy swimming experience for all. New advanced oxidation pool technologies help to minimize these health and environmental risks of a traditional chlorinated pool and are now commercially available.
Benefits of AOP use in swimming pool
The Ozone pool will be much cleaner, which means dirt, grease, oils, organics and other materials will wind up in the filter system much faster than with chlorinated systems. That is why, proper maintenance of the filter system is important.
Part of the problem in adopting Ozone is that engineers, architects, pool builders and designers are not familiar with the technology. Some applications of Ozone, particularly systems installed 10-15 years ago were plagued with technical problems. Even though Ozone systems have been in regular use in Europe and other areas of the world since the 1950's, pools here have generally relied on chlorine. Since our engineering, architectural and other technical training have all been geared to Chlorine, it takes re-education to now apply Ozone. Many people in these industries are reluctant to "shift gears" and take the time to educate themselves about the proper and successful application of Ozone.
What is the difference in technologies? Chlorine is a complex man-made chemical that found original use in the infamous "mustard gas" of the First World War. Ozone has been in use for over 100 years, primarily in Europe and was first put to use for water purification, odor control and in medical hospitals (it is still being used medically today, though not commonly in Philippines).
AOP Features:
No chlorine smell - Ozone oxidizes organic and inorganic matter without forming byproducts such as chloramines (which are responsible for chlorine smell)
Decrease in Chlorine use by 90%- saves money on cost of chemicals on the long term
Healthier swimming water - water quality will be safer and healthier for active pool users and swimmers
Ozone has no toxic or harmful residues in comparison to chlorine which is known to create residues (Chloramine, THM etc.)
Increased Filtration Efficiency - biodegradation rate of natural organic matter is increased, large molecules are diminished into smaller molecules which can be decomposed by the pool filter more easily
Ozone prevents clogging and increases filter capacity
Ozone will prevent eye irritation
Ozone will not discolor bathing suits
