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Nov20434 Water Works Wonders There’s nothing like a nice, fresh glass of water from the tap. In most countries, you can be assured that you’re getting something safe and healthy to drink. Creating this system, however, is highly complex. It has involved an enormous amount of effort. We take a look at Acuva Technologies, a global leader in UVC-LED disinfection technology, to see how the world is changing when it comes to what we drink. No water is necessarily clean. It comes brimming with microbes and bacteria that could be harmful to humans. Governments have spent years exploring ways of ensuring that the water that reaches their citizens’ houses is as safe as possible, to secure the position of public health. Water treatment programs are nothing new, but as technology evolves, so too much the methods. Acuva Technologies is a leader in the field, providing an approach that embraces the potential of UVC-LED disinfection technology. The team design, develop and manufacture advanced UV-LED systems for water, air and surface disinfection applications around the world. The technology sounds complex, but is remarkably simple. UV disinfection uses strong short-wavelength (250–280 nm) radiation to inactivate microorganisms by destroying the nucleic acids and disrupting their DNA. This leads them unable to perform their cellular functions and therefore harmless to humans. Compared to older water treatment techniques, this is much more straightforward and has been quickly adopted by major cities in the United States, Europe and Canada. Indeed, UV has become the primary disinfection process for places such as Vancouver, New York, and Paris. It is the ease of use and the impressive success rate that have allowed it to garner such an impressive reputation and has made it one of the fastest growing water treatment technologies. As a firm that is arguably at the forefront of this brave new world, the team at Acuva Technologies are constantly looking for new ways of working that can be applied across a variety of different scenarios. Their aim is not just to change how cities work, but to alter the function of water treatment around the world for the better. This is why, in just seven short years, the firm has grown from its humble origins into an international organization that spans the globe. The dangers of microbiological contamination have never been more obvious, and finding ways to ensure that the public are safe must be a priority for governments of all sizes. The solutions offered by Acuva Technologies are designed to suit all, with an approach that looks at the larger social impact as well as the technological developments. The latest method of working for the team is Acuva’s UV-LED IntenseBeam™ Technology. This modern design is highly advanced and provides long-lasting disinfection guaranteed to keep water clean and healthy. The benefits of turning to Acuva are clear, with a complete low power, flow-activated system that is able to save on power consumption while extending LED life. It is also environmentally friendly, a key consideration in this day and age. The team’s chemical free solution is a boon to OEMs, phasing out conventional UV lamp systems to comply with the UN Minamata convention on mercury. Not only does it save here, but a typical order of 5,000 UV-LED modules reduces the need for 6 billion single-use plastic water bottles. Freely available water from the tap is key to the success of humanity’s future. In many ways, this is the world that Acuva is trying to secure. One in which people don’t need to turn to bottled water, because they can trust the source. It’s a truth that many people already see, but some simply don’t have the access to. By securing the water line across the world, the team will be able to make a significant difference that will help people for years to come. Company: ACUVA Technologies Contact: Romina Puno Email: [email protected] Small Business 100 9