The mere thought of drinking germ-contaminated water can be nauseating for some people. Yet, that’s the reality for many Americans today. The CDC estimates that at least 1.1 million people across the country get sick every year from ingesting pathogens in tap water, and millions more are at risk of infection. Disinfecting the water seems like the obvious solution, but not all disinfectants are created equal. For instance, chlorine and ultraviolet (UV) light combat microbes in distinctly different ways and have several benefits and limitations that might make one more desirable.
With that in mind, let’s examine how these water…
