Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc., Addresses Limitations over Existing Microbial Removal and Disinfection Technologies
04 May 2009 - 10:31PM
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Pure H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PRHB) May 4, 2009
announced today the limitations over existing microbial removal and
disinfection technologies.
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There are primarily two categories of technology that address
the control of microbial contaminants such as Crytosporidium
oocysts in drinking water. These include (1) physical removal and
(2) inactivation or disinfection of disease causing agents such as
Crytosporidium parvum.
Physical Removal of Microbial Etiological Agents
Ion-exchange carbon blocks and membrane in bag filters or
cartridge filters are limited to removal based on pore size and may
become compromised by particulate matter including the accumulation
of biological material. In addition, these systems do not appear to
address the different sizes (2�6 ?m) of Cryptosporidium during this
parasite�s life-cycle which has several developmental stages: (i)
motile zoite or merozoite, set free from ruptured schizonts; (ii)
schizont, containing 8 merozoites when mature; (iii) mature
merozoite; (iv) macrogametocyte. Filters with a 1 ?m nominal pore
size may have a range of pore sizes from submicron to 30 ?m in
diameter. Cryptosporidium cysts exhibit a certain cellular
plasticity which enables them to pass through a 2 ?m pore
(Crytosporidium from Molecules to Disease, pg. 298, 2003).
The common carbon-blocks systems sold for residential use
typically have a functional life on the order of 2-3 months and are
limited to treatment volumes of 40-100 gallons per filter.
Replacement costs of cartridge filters must be considered
particularly in upscale applications. Overall, attempts at physical
removal of oocysts fail to address the need to inactivate
Cryptosproridium in drinking water.
Inactivation of Microbial Etiological Agents
The chlorine-resistance of Cryptosporidium is well documented in
the scientific literature and is the basis for renewed interest in
the control of this microbial parasite. Alternative methods of
disinfection include ozone and UV-light treatment technologies.
Ozone, even when combined with chlorine post-treatment, may not
inactivate all of the Cryptosoridium oocysts. Moreover, ozone
dissipates quickly and its activity is limited by factors such as
pH, turbidity, temperature, concentration, and carbon
concentration. From a commercial or upscale perspective, ozonation
is usually more expensive than chlorination and it can produce
other undesirable chemical byproducts such as aldehydes, ketones,
and carboxylic acids (Ozone in Water Treatment, pg. 265, 1991 and
National Drinking Water Clearing house, Tech Brief, 1999).
UV-light water treatment is also limited by turbidity and may
require substantial prefiltration. In addition, the intensity of
the light may vary over time as the electrical elements undergo
wear during repeated use. Moreover, this technology does not form a
stable treatment residual and this can impact the effectiveness of
the system. UV disinfection is considered to be even more expensive
than ozonation.
New Technology Needed
Based on the limitations of existing water treatment
technologies, there appears to be a need for more effective
disinfection technology with application towards refractory
water-borne parasites.
SOLUTION: Pure H20
Bio-Technologies, Inc. proprietary Silver TTOTM technology has the
potential to disrupt the existing water treatment market in
commercial, institutional as well as residential market sectors.
SilverTetrasilverTetraoxide (SilverTTOTM) Water Disinfection of
Resistant Cryptosporidium can be viewed on the Company�s web-sit:
www.pureh20biotech.com.
See: PRHB Hospital Potable Water Disinfection System Model 7000,
Pilot Program, Informational Video, Question & Answers Special
Report T.V., Participant Revenue Sharing Agreement, Description of
Hospital Model 7000.
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Water Street, Suite A, Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Telephone:
206.420.5710 Fax: 206.202.0760
Attention: Gary Schmidt E-mail:
gls@wescomcapital.com
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About Pure
H2O Bio-Technologies, Inc.: Pure H2O
Bio-Technologies, Inc. (PRHB) is a publicly held company
specializing in the manufacturing, design, and sale of its unique
residential, commercial and hospital point-of-use potable water
disinfection systems. These systems are specifically designed to
work effectively against water-borne pathogens and remove heavy
metals and objectionable biomasses. PRHB has completed its
engineering design and verified in laboratory bench, kinetic and
pre-certification level studies with its state-of-the-art
patent-pending treatment/delivery system. The Model 7000 system is
also designed to remove chemical contaminants and metals that are
present in source water. Certification of this system through EPA's
contractor, National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is underway. Upon
completion of the Pilot Program Model 7000 will be available to
hospitals and related medical facilities as a system delivering
"pathogen-free and chemical-free" water. On July 31, 2007, the
Company was awarded patent #7250111, and two additional patents
pending at this time that are under review with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office, Washington, D.C.
The foregoing press release contains forward-looking statements
that can be identified by such terminology as "expects,"
"potential," "suggests," "may," "intends," or similar expressions.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results
to be materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such statements. In
particular, management's expectations regarding future research,
development, and/or commercial results could be affected by, among
other things, uncertainties relating to the availability of future
financing; unexpected regulatory delays or government regulation
generally; the Company's ability to obtain or maintain patent and
other proprietary intellectual property protection; and completion
in general. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date
they were made. The Company does not undertake to update
forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that
occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
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