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Aqua City, a major new water park and spa resort in Slovakia, has chosen Hanovia UV systems to treat the water in its geothermal pools. Hanovia UV also treats the water for a decorative fountain. “We chose UV because research shows it to be the most effective and economical way of ensuring our water is free from harmful pathogens,” said Aqua City’s managing director Jan Telensky, who is the main financier of the resort. “In addition, UV also maintains the natural minerals in the water,” he added.

The geothermal, mineral-rich water is drawn from a vast underground lake 1, 600 metres below the Earth’s surface. Although pure, the water is treated with UV as a precaution to ensure no microorganisms are present. UV destroys 99.99% of all known water-borne microorganisms, including Cryptosporidium and its spores, which are known to be chlorine-resistant.

“We are extremely happy with the way the Hanovia UV systems are working,” added Mr Telensky. “They are easy to operate and maintain and give us peace of mind, knowing that our visitors are enjoying water that is completely pure.”

UV is a harmless, non-toxic, low maintenance technology that is highly effective at treating water for optimum quality. Hanovia UV disinfection systems are compact and can usually be installed within existing pipework with minimal disruption or down-time. Operation and maintenance is simple and can easily be carried out by on-site staff. Because UV reduces the need for chlorination, it also helps to reduce costs.

Hanovia Limited, a world leader in ultraviolet (UV) water treatment technology, has received approval from the French General Health Directorate for its UV dechloramination system for swimming pools. Hanovia is the first non-French company to gain this recognition, and its UV systems are now on the list of approved processes for chloramine destruction.

Chloramines are formed by the reaction of chlorine in pool water with organic substances – such as sweat and urine – introduced by bathers. They are a major problem in modern high-load indoor recreation pools, most of which are not effectively ventilated. The chloramines linger in the air and cause eye and respiratory irritations.

UV is highly efficient at destroying these unwanted compounds, bringing an immediate improvement to the poolside environment. It is also a powerful disinfectant, destroying any chlorine-resistant microorganisms like bacteria and viruses in the water.

Hanovia has now been installing UV systems in swimming pools across the world for 10 years. To date it has delivered over 800 such systems in countries ranging from France, Spain, Portugal, Norway and Slovakia to the USA, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

All Hanovia UV systems are compact and can usually be installed within existing pipework with minimal disruption. Operation and maintenance is simple and can easily be carried out by on-site staff.