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  • Have you ever wondered where the world’s water came from?

    Have you ever wondered where the world’s water came from?

    Earth, it’s largely covered by water, in fact, 70% of our planet’s surface is water. But where did all that water actually come from?

  • Why a pre-filter for borehole or ground source water is essential before UV treatment

    Why a pre-filter for borehole or ground source water is essential before UV treatment

    When it comes to ensuring safe drinking water from boreholes or ground sources, ultraviolet (UV) water treatment systems are often the go-to solution.

  • 6 reasons to install a UV unit  

    6 reasons to install a UV unit  

    A UV (ultraviolet) unit is commonly used in water treatment systems for domestic homes to disinfect and purify water.

  • The history of UV water treatment

    The history of UV water treatment

    ‘How did ultraviolet (UV) light come to be such a trusted tool for disinfection?’ Let’s take a journey through the history of UV water treatment and find out.

  • Safeguarding Health: UV water treatment as a Legionella risk minimisation solution

    Safeguarding Health: UV water treatment as a Legionella risk minimisation solution

    In the pursuit of maintaining clean and safe water sources, the threat of Legionella bacteria looms large.

  • The pros and cons of using disinfection in effluent water treatment

    The pros and cons of using disinfection in effluent water treatment

    Effluent water is found in the outflowing of water or gas from such places as wastewater treatment plants, sewage pipes or industrial outfalls. But the question is should we use disinfection in effluent water treatment?

  • Are UV Lamps Dangerous? Debunking 4 Myths about UV disinfection

    Are UV Lamps Dangerous? Debunking 4 Myths about UV disinfection

    UV disinfection systems rely on ultraviolet (UV) lamps to eliminate harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, from water sources.

  • What is the difference between UV versus chlorine for water treatment?

    What is the difference between UV versus chlorine for water treatment?

    Traditional methods of water treatment, such as chlorine disinfection, have long been used to eliminate harmful microorganisms from water.

  • What are the consequences of not treating drinking water?

    What are the consequences of not treating drinking water?

    Water is an essential resource for all living beings on the planet, so what are the consequences of not treating drinking water?

  • 7 myths about UV water filters

    7 myths about UV water filters

    It’s essential to have accurate information about UV disinfection, here UV Water Filter, busts open some 7 myths about UV water filters.

  • 4 reasons to service your UV water treatment system

    4 reasons to service your UV water treatment system

    To ensure that your UV water treatment system performs effectively, it is important to have it serviced regularly. Here are the top four reasons why you should service your UV system.

  • How UV units can help save water

    How UV units can help save water

    This article will explore how UV units can help save water and promote sustainable water usage.

  • Is UV disinfection an environmentally friendly method of water treatment?

    Is UV disinfection an environmentally friendly method of water treatment?

    Compared to other water treatment methods, UV systems have some environmental advantages. UV systems also do not produce any harmful byproducts, as some chemical treatments can. 

  • Resetting a Viqua or R-Can controller or ballast

    Resetting a Viqua or R-Can controller or ballast

    Do you need help resetting a Viqua or R-Can controller or ballast? Here we will give you a step-by-step guide on how to reset it.

  • 5 top tips to buying quality genuine UV lamps

    5 top tips to buying quality genuine UV lamps

    To be able to maintain the reliability and performance of your UV lamp it is important to choose genuine parts so that you can be ensured of their quality.

  • Why it is important to replace your UV bulb regularly?

    Why it is important to replace your UV bulb regularly?

    Replacing your UV bulb should be part of the regular maintenance of your UV system, whether it is installed in a commercial or domestic property.

  • What are the advantages of using UV Units?

    What are the advantages of using UV Units?

    What are the advantages and disadvantages of using UV Units? UV has many different applications including being a very effective disinfection treatment

  • What happens to bacteria under UV light?

    What happens to bacteria under UV light?

    At UV Water Filter UK we are concerned about how UV can kill bacteria in water.