In England, copper-silver ionization is applied in about 120 hospitals successfully for the deactivation of Legionella bacteria, which causes deadly pneumonia when inhaled, usually in showers.
In the United States, copper-silver ionization is mainly used for swimming pool water disinfection. Copper-silver is often used to limit disinfection byproducts formation during chlorine disinfection
Copper-silver ionization is applied in hospitals and nursing homes to prevent the distribution of Legionella bacteria. The main source of Legionella distribution is the warm water system. Circumstances in warm water systems are ideal for Legionella bacteria to grow and multiply. Contagion mainly takes place through inhalation of shower steam. Copper-silver ionization can sufficiently kill Legionella bacteria.
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