Choosing the Right Disinfection Technology: What You Need to Know

Many steps are involved in properly treating water and wastewater to meet regulatory requirements. While Sodium Hypochlorite is the most well-known, there are other technologies being used successfully, these include Peracetic Acid (PAA), Ozone and UV disinfection.
Sept. 21, 2026

One of the most important considerations when comparing disinfection technologies is how effective they are at disabling pathogens, such as cists, viruses, and bacteria. In a water treatment system, there are two measures of disinfection: immediate and residual. It’s advisable to study all the options in order to choose the one that will work best in your system.