Protecting students today for a cleaner tomorrow with UV-C
We get it; schools are filled with germs. Each day in the United States and Canada, roughly 80 million+ students attend public or private schools. To support these students, there are an additional 7 million teachers, janitors, and other staff members that keep schools running as they should.
With the large number of human interactions happening in schools, students and employees are constantly susceptible to infectious illnesses like influenza, the common cold, or even COVID-19, all of which are transmitted via airborne or surface pathogens. We all know kids cough, sneeze, and spread pathogens to one another. While we can't eliminate the flu, we can significantly contribute towards better infection control.
What is UV-C?
When shone onto a surface, UV light (UV-C) will disable any pathogens present. UV-C light is now used in the food and beverage production industry to eliminate harmful pathogens such as E. Coli and Salmonella in just a few minutes. It is also used to treat wastewater, clean science laboratory equipment and it has been identified as a water cleaning solution for developing countries.
The Solution?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends schools consider using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UV-GI) as a way to help inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19, the flu, and other dangerous illnesses.
Indoor air quality can be more harmful to your health than urban air pollution. Dangerous microorganisms breed and nest inside air filters and create Petri dish-like biofilms, where they can grow inside vents, shafts, and other surfaces. Systems like this are hard to maintain over time especially in larger or older buildings where antiquated systems are not designed with sterility in mind. Adding UVC to school HVAC systems can dramatically improve air quality and reduce necessary maintenance.
SOURCES:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/uv-lights-and-lamps-ultraviolet-c-radiation-disinfection-and-coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/ventilation/uvgi.html
https://www.epa.gov/iaq-schools/why-indoor-air-quality-important-schools
