The following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)…

Q: What is Ozone?
A: Ozone is an oxygen molecule which consists of three oxygen atoms. It is written as O₃ instead of O₂. O₃ is a trace gas in the atmosphere about 90% of which is found in a layer of the stratosphere called the ozone layer. It is responsible for the peculiar smell in the air following a lightning bolt. O₃ is also known commercially for its ability to bleach substances and for killing micro-organisms in air and water. It also has a very high oxidation potential. This oxidation potential can be increased by a factor of ten if O₃ could exist as O₁ or what is known as monovalent oxygen. It is this O₁ that is the basis of our purification system.

Q: How is it made?
A: Monoxygen™ generators produce O₁ which bonds with O₂ very quickly to produce O₃ and then further stabilizes once again to O₂. Depending on the size of the processing system O₁ can take 5-20 minutes to dissipate from the water after being dissolved; this leaves the water sterile and chemical free. Our only by-product is Oxygen.

Q: What are the safety precautions when using Ozone to purify water?
A: High concentrations of ozone have been shown to be hazardous to health; in particular the respiratory system. However, when considering volume, water quality, temperature and surrounding ecology, the amount of ozone required can be safely established in PPM (parts per million) ratios. WHIMS and OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) provides safe handling procedures that we at Monoxygen™ follow.. at all times.

Q: Ozone vs chlorine: Why is Ozone so much better?
A: Both ozone and chlorine are widely used for their oxidation properties which affect the micro-biologicals in the water. This value is expressed in MilV (millivolts) reflecting the strength of each substance to bump electrons in the bonding process. Ozone has an oxidation value of 2.03 MilV and chlorine 1.38 MilV. Ozone kills and eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses and oxidizes most chemicals out of the water leaving the water purified.  Ozone has no residual chemicals unlike chlorine. Chlorine does not kill all harmful micro-biologicals, instead it maintains a “safe level” of bacteria which is considered drinkable. Chlorine and other chemicals in chlorinated water eventually affect many parts of the eco system. Chlorine also creates trihalomethane (THM) which is a gas produced during the breakdown of organics in the presence of chlorine, and is known to be a carcinogenic vapor. This carcinogen is a known cancer causing agent. Ozone is a naturally occurring excited oxygen molecule that lives in water for up to 20 minutes. It then stabilizes to pure oxygen.

Q: What common biological contaminants are in water?

A: GIARDIA: This is a parasite that can invade the small intestine of humans, cats, dogs, birds and other animals. It can cause intense illness but is not fatal. It typically comes from contaminated food or water or poor hygiene conditions. It can also come from water reservoirs, ponds, wells, etc., as it can be resistant to traditional water treatment such as chlorination.

CRYPTOSPORIDIM: Also a parasite that affects the intestines of humans and other mammals. It typically causes an acute, short-term illness but it can, in fact, be fatal. It comes from contaminated food, water or earth often that has been in contact with the feces of another infected animal or individual. Bodies of fresh water and swimming pools can be the source, or poorly treated water systems.

E-COLI: This is a gram negative bacterium that naturally occurs in the gut of warm blooded animals. Most strains are completely harmless but some can cause severe food poisoning. The dangerous strains are from unhygienic food, untreated water, and various farm animals – often transmitted through their feces.

SALMONELLA: Also a gram negative bacterium, very much like e-coli except that it can affect both warm and cold blooded animals. Sickness is similar to e-coli but salmonella can cause illnesses such as typhoid fever. Humans can be infected by certain reptile and bird eggs carrying the bacteria.

Q: Are you a Canadian company?
A: Proudly yes!

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