Ozone (O₃) is a naturally occurring gas made up of three oxygen atoms. Unlike regular oxygen (O₂), ozone carries an extra oxygen atom, which makes it a powerful oxidizer — meaning it can break down and destroy microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, mold, and other pathogens.
For more than 100 years, ozone has been used in water treatment systems around the world. It is one of the strongest and most effective broad-spectrum disinfectants available and is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA and the United States Public Health Service.
How Altitude Water uses ozone inside the machine
Altitude Water’s AWGs generate ozone on demand using a Corona Discharge ozone generator, which mimics the way ozone is created in nature during lightning storms — by applying an electrical charge to oxygen.
Inside the machine:
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Ozone is created in small, controlled amounts only when needed.
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It is not stored in a tank; instead, it is immediately infused into the water reservoir.
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Once ozone completes its job of disinfecting the water, it naturally reverts back to O₂ (regular oxygen), leaving no chemical residue or aftertaste.
Why this matters
This process ensures your drinking water remains:
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Continuously purified
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Free from bacteria, viruses, and organic contaminants
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Fresh-tasting and safe
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Chemically clean, with no additives or preservatives
In short, ozone treatment is a natural, powerful, and chemical-free way to keep Altitude Water’s atmospheric drinking water pure, safe, and consistently high-quality.
