Hypo or Mixed Oxidants?
MIOX Corporation manufactures disinfection systems to address various source
water qualities, while fulfilling the EPA requirements for a chlorine residual
in the distributions system. On-site generation of hypochlorite or mixed
oxidants is the only disinfection alternative that meets the top three requirements
within a single technology for effective microorganism inactivation, safe
operation and a chlorine residual.
Chlorine (in the form of hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ion) is the only
measurable
component in both mixed oxidants and sodium hypochlorite produced on site.
However, there
is ample evidence for the presence of other chlor-oxygen species in the mixed-oxidant
solution, as noted by various operational improvements reported both in the
laboratory and in the field.
On-site generation of hypochlorite is ideal for those sites that desire
a safer method of treating their water supply while still maintaining a chlorine
residual, but that have no other water quality concerns.
Mixed oxidants behave like chlorine dioxide or ozone while offering a residual
chlorine
disinfectant to comply with EPA requirements. Based on various third-party
studies,
the EPA does not require mixed-oxidant users to monitor for any by-products
other than TTHMs and HAA5, just as with other forms of chlorine. Mixed-oxidant
customers can enjoy the benefits of a superior disinfection technology as
reported below, while still maintaining a chlorine residual, all in a single
technology.
On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite vs. Mixed Oxidants Comparison