An ozone generator for bottled water is a device that produces ozone gas (O3) and injects it into water to disinfect and purify the water. Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent and disinfectant that can effectively kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, as well as remove organic and inorganic impurities from water. Ozone treatment is considered an effective and environmentally friendly method for water disinfection and purification because it doesn’t leave harmful chemical byproducts, unlike some other disinfection methods like chlorination. However, it’s essential to carefully control the ozone dosage and contact time to ensure effective disinfection and water quality. Additionally, ozone generators should be properly maintained to ensure consistent and safe operation.

The process typically involves the following steps:

1. Ozone Generation: The ozone generator creates ozone gas by either corona discharge or ultraviolet (UV) light. Corona discharge is a common method and involves passing oxygen or dry air through a high-voltage electric field to convert O2 (oxygen) into O3 (ozone).
2. Injection: The generated ozone is then injected into the water supply. This can be done in different ways, such as bubbling ozone gas through the water or using an injection system to mix the ozone with the water.
3. Disinfection: Ozone is a potent disinfectant and effectively kills bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms present in the water. It breaks down their cell walls and damages their genetic material.
4. Oxidation: Ozone also acts as an oxidizing agent, helping to break down and remove various organic and inorganic contaminants in the water, such as taste and odor compounds, iron, manganese, and organic chemicals.
5. Residual Decay: Ozone is not stable in water and has a relatively short half-life, so it typically leaves no residual disinfectant in the bottled water. This is advantageous as it doesn’t impart a chlorine-like taste to the water.