Ozone is active oxygen, one of nature's very special elements. It is a natural purifier. Its clean, fresh scent is often noticed after a heavy rain.

Ozone was first discovered in the 1840's. By combining the ultraviolet rays from the sun with the air that we breathe, ozone is naturally generated. In 1906, the city of Nice, France built the first municipal water purification plant utilizing ozone. Today, there are over 2000 plants worldwide using ozone to purify drinking water. This system was chosen over a chlorine system because of ozone's extraordinary ability to effectively purify water without side effects.

Ozone is produce naturally by the sun's ultraviolet light. It provides a protective layer around the Earth that shields us from deadly radiation. Without this natural layer, life as we know it would cease to exist. The current destruction of our natural ozone layer is caused by air Pollution.

Ozone is the most powerful oxidizer that can be used safely in pools and spas. Chemical alternatives have been documented to cause illness, irritation of the eyes and nose, swimmer's ear, etc. They are also dangerous to transport and store. Ozone is clearly superior to traditional chemical treatment. Just as nature uses ozone to protect life on earth, we can use ozone to protect ourselves from microorganisms in pool and spa water. At the same time. we enjoy soft. sparkling clean water. Naturally.