Will ozone hurt me?

No! In the quantities necessary to be effective, ozone is very gentle to humans and equipment in the water. However, you should never breathe concentrated ozone gas.

Does ozone have an odor?

Yes. Depending on the concentration, the odor ranges from slightly sweet to moderately antiseptic.

Will ozone kill bacteria?

Yes. It is one of the most effective, complete bactericides of all earth's measurable elements. It will kill E. coli, giardia and other lesser bacteria strains.

Will ozone kill viruses?

Yes. Ozone kills virtually all known forms of viruses in water and air, including the Ebola virus.

How is ozone different from chlorine?

In the quantities needed for water purification, it has no noticeable odor, taste or color. It is not irritating to humans or equipment. Ozone purifies water and air very quickly and efficiently, 3,000 times faster than chlorine. Ozone leaves no by-products except pure oxygen. In contrast, chlorine leaves a chemical by-product called hypochloric acid and additional salts in water applications.