OWTS: Ultraviolet Light Disinfection
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- Publication
- Date of Publication
- January 25, 2022
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Overview
Some onsite wastewater treatment systems include a disinfection component. This publication explains how homeowners can disinfect wastewater with ultraviolet light, what the components of such a system are, what factors affect the performance of a UV light disinfection system, and how to maintain such a system. (4 pages)
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