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The best treatment facilities
are only able to remove particles larger than 3 to 4 microns.
This comprehensive filtering process provides an absolute barrier to
bacterial and parasitic organisms, particularly Cryptosporidium (3 to
4 microns) and Giardia lamblia (5 to 7 microns). Conventional slow sand
filtration beds aren’t capable of filtering them out.
Conventional methods remove some of the particles, then attempt to disinfect
with chemicals like chlorine. Bacterial and parasitic organisms such as
Cryptosporidium and Giardia lamblia are extremely resistant to chlorine
disinfectants whose byproducts produce, Trihalomethanes.
Increasing disinfectant levels creates new problems, higher levels of
Trihalomethanes. The disinfectants react with organic matter to form
new chemicals known as disinfection byproducts. These byproducts, of
which Trihalomethanes (THM’s) are the most common, are linked
to health risks, including cancer. The EPA recently modified the Safe
Drinking Water Act to address acceptable levels of THM’s.
Sionix systems produce clean, potable water while eliminating or greatly
reducing THM’s, because clean water does not require high dosage
of chlorine (if any). Sionix’ focus has been on removal of all
parasitic, organic and other suspended particles rather than disinfection
of same. This results in clear, pure water with no odor or taste.
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