Ozone Generators

Release ozone into the air to reduce pollutants

Ozone generator units introduce small quantities of ozone into the air to reduce airborne pollutants. Unlike the filtering systems, ozone generators actively work to "clean" the air.

While there is good evidence that using ozone for water purification methods have helped reduce contaminants without creating negative side effects, introducing ozone into the air of a living space can be a concern.

Some manufacturers use the terms "trivalent oxygen" or "saturated oxygen" as euphemisms for ozone, and it's important to be aware that some ozone generators are developed for industrial use. For example, ozone generators can be extremely useful in controlling microbes in meat storage.

However, high concentration levels required for contaminant control are in conflict with potential health effects established by authorities such as the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the United States of America's EPA, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Note that the FDA has established that any output of ozone by a device greater than .05 ppm is unsafe to use in any place with human occupancy. Ozone is a potent lung irritant and exposure to elevated levels can be especially dangerous for persons with asthma and other chronic lung diseases.