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Australian Story \u2013\u00a0November 2015 \u2013 UV water disinfection enquiries increase under threat of Naegleria Fowleri<\/h1><\/div>
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UV water disinfection enquiries increase under threat of Naegleria Fowleri<\/h2>\n

With the summer comes soaring temperatures and the instinctual human desire to cool off in water. However for rural communities, a dip in the local swimming hole, farm dam or even a run under the sprinkler could be deadly.<\/p>\n

Fresh water sources such as these, as well as bores, creeks and rain water tanks are at risk of contamination by the deadly amoeba, Naegleria Fowleri, known as a \u2018brain eating\u2019 pathogen as it causes meningitis encephalitis and has a 98% fatality rate. The risk occurs when contaminated water enters the nose and the parasite penetrates the brain.<\/p>\n

Since the airing of the Australian Story<\/a> program late last year highlighting the dangers of the water borne amoeba, UV-Guard\u2019s phones have been ringing hot with enquiries from rural customers wanting to protect their water supplies and their families from the deadly pathogen.<\/p>\n

UV-Guard Technical Director, Luke Chamberlain said people want to know how they can treat their water to ensure against contamination by Naegleria Fowleri.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Australian Story program has made people aware of the dangers of untreated water particularly concerning this amoeba which has taken the lives of 3 children since 2001, all living within 100km of each other in rural Queensland.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that Naegleria Fowleri thrive in warm water, especially between 25\u00b0C and 40\u00b0C. Any water body that seasonally exceeds 30\u00b0C or continually exceeds 25\u00b0C can support the growth of Naegleria Fowleri. Summer is the perfect time for this pathogen to multiply to dangerous levels and caution around untreated water is advised,\u201d Mr Chamberlain said.<\/p>\n

\u201cUV disinfection is a simple and cost effective measure to safeguard against the Naegleria Fowleri parasite. Our UV systems can simply be fitted to a rain water tank, or aligned with domestic water outlets to ensure that the parasite is killed prior to human contact.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe added bonus with UV water disinfection is that there is no need to add any nasty chemicals to the water supply which can affect the taste and odour, such as with chlorination. The UV energy emitted by the UV lamp works to destroy the pathogen, rendering it completely harmless.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been very busy lately working with rural customers to design UV water treatment systems specifically for their needs. As experienced water treatment engineers we know that a relatively high UV dose is required for protection against the parasite when it is in the cyst form, that\u2019s something that an unspecified \u2018off the shelf\u2019 UV system can\u2019t provide,\u201d Mr Chamberlain said.<\/p>\n

For more information please contact Luke Chamberlain at UV-Guard on 02 9631 4900 or email luke.chamberlain@uvguard.com\/es<\/a><\/p>\n

More information about UV-Guard\u2019s range of UV water treatment systems is available at www.uvguard.com\/es<\/p>\n

About UV-Guard<\/h2>\n

UV-Guard are specialists in Ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection. UV-Guard designs, manufactures and supplies an extensive range of UV water purification equipment, as well as spare parts for all major UV brands<\/p>\n

UV-Guard\u2019s UV water disinfection systems can be used in any application where disinfection is required, from wastewater treatment plants to ultra pure water processes. No micro-organism is known to be immune to UV \u2013 even the chlorine resistant Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Economical and efficient, UV water disinfection is chemical free, with no impact on taste and no corrosion problems.<\/p>\n

UV-Guard\u2019s water disinfection systems are performance proven and flexible across a range of uses. Each system is designed by qualified engineers according to the application and project requirements. UV-Guard provides an unmatched level of customer service and technical support for the life of its products, from pre-design consulting to system operation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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