Ozone treatment is most effective for which type of water quality issue?

Ozone treatment is most effective for addressing microbial contaminants in water. Ozone, as a powerful oxidizing agent, can effectively kill bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, making it a highly effective method for disinfection. This is due to its ability to penetrate the cell walls of microorganisms, disrupting metabolic processes and leading to their destruction.

In contrast, ozone is not effective for heavy metals, hardness, or excessive minerals. Heavy metals typically require chemical precipitation or filtration methods for removal, while hardness is often treated through ion exchange or lime softening. Excessive minerals also require different treatment methods depending on the specific mineral involved, such as reverse osmosis or distillation. Thus, the unique properties of ozone make it particularly suited for targeting and eliminating microbial contaminants in water systems.