| Action in Water | Chlorine | Ozone/th> |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidation Potential (Volts) | 1.36 | 2.07 |
| Disinfection: Bacteria Viruses |
Moderate Moderate |
Excellent Excellent |
| Environmentally Freindly | No | Yes |
| Color Removal | Good | Excellent |
| Carcinogen Formation | Likely | Unlikely |
| Organics Oxidation | Moderate | High |
| Micro flocculation | None | Moderate |
| pH Effect | Variable | Lowers |
| Water Half-Life | 2-3 Hours | 20 Min. |
| Operation Hazards: Skin Toxicity Inhalation Toxicity |
High High |
Moderate High |
| Complexity | Low | High |
| Capitol Cost | Low | High |
| Monthly Use Cost | Moderate-High | Low |
| Air Pre-treatment | None | Extensive |