LOS ANGELES, CA, April 4, 2007 -- For the first time, the two most progressive technologies in water treatment are coming together in an historic event. The International Ozone Association (IOA) and International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) host the World Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies (August 27-29, 2007 in Los Angeles, Calif.) to clearly demonstrate the benefits and synergy of ozone and ultraviolet technologies in a joint technical conference. This will be the 18th Ozone World Congress, and the 4th IUVA World Congress.
Ozone is a natural, oxidizing biocide that has been used in water treatment for over 100 years. Ultraviolet technology is a non-chemical, energy-based treatment process that inactivates bacteria, virus and parasitic organisms. Both independently and in combination, these technologies can supplant traditional chemical treatments and minimize disinfection byproducts while offering significant performance, product quality and operational cost benefits for municipal and industrial users.
"There are synergies within the associations, certainly from within the memberships, and there are synergies in the application of the technologies," said Paul Overbeck, Executive Director of the IOA. "Now water and waste water industry professionals can merge their interest in both technologies under one roof."
The IOA-IUVA Congress will feature three full days of technical papers presented by members of these growing communities, including workshops and forums demonstrating the latest technology and operations of Ozone and UV installations -- their synergy and their practical benefits.
Over 270 technical papers will be presented at the congress. Topics will include:
• Ozone pretreatment to enhance the performance of UV disinfection
• Combined ozone and UV treatment of food and beverage product
• Combined ozone and UV treatment of air to remove pollutants
• Emerging water and wastewater contaminants
• Regulatory updates
• Commercial and Industrial Applications
Ozone and ultraviolet technologies have been gaining momentum and broader utilization over the last few decades. Both technologies are increasingly being added to municipal and industrial water treatment facilities as key steps in multi-stage treatment systems. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is completing a large expansion that includes the addition of ozone systems at its five drinking water treatment plants, treating more than 2.5 billion gallons per day of drinking water for some 18 million people. The city of Singapore is using membrane and UV technologies to treat their reclaimed water for conservation.
Ozone and UV bring great opportunities to a wide variety of industries and applications. Some of these include microelectronics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, agriculture & aquaculture, food processing, beverage, bottled water and laundry industries. Ozone and UV are also used in zoos & aquariums, pools & spas and air treatment.
Ozone and UV are both on the EPA's new list of best available technologies for meeting the stringent LT2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule. In addition to achieving powerful levels of disinfection, ozone/UV treatment provides for the destruction of many toxic pesticides and industrial chemicals that harm our environment and atmosphere. The EPA's inclusion of ozone and UV place these technologies in the mainstream for utilities to consider as part of their treatment solutions.
"With ozone and UV, you can provide a totally broad spectrum disinfection facility that can handle any pathogen that comes through," said Dr. James Bolton, Executive Director of the IUVA.
The nexus of the IOA and IUVA's progressive technology and expertise is a tremendous opportunity for professionals from both associations to come together and learn about the latest applications and developments. By bringing top-notch solutions and driven professionals together under one roof, the World Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies lays a foundation for progressive water treatment technology for years to come. With powerful industrial partners and innovative technical leadership, the IOA and IUVA are providing a platform on which the future of water treatment can be built.
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Also see:
-- International Ozone Association
-- International Ultraviolet Association
-- World Congress on Ozone and Ultraviolet Technologies
-- Pacific Ozone Technology
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