During the first eight months, the system cut chemical operating costs in excess of 50 percent, while dramatically reducing the chlorine odor, which had been a major source of complaints. The H.R.G. System allowed the pool to be operated at a much lower chlorine level than previously possible, with dramatically less shocking. As the radical oxygen and hydroxyl radicals are produced, disinfecting and oxidation occur. Do not confuse this technology with older, less effective systems such as ozone or copper ionization. Ozone produces 03, which has a potentially dangerous off-gassing aspect, and is corrosive to metals and other surfaces.
Ozone is also very expensive to operate and maintain.
The H.R.G. System is three to four times stronger than ozone in its ability to kill bacteria, with none of the negative side effects. Copper ionization has a much slower bacteria kill rate and has a high risk of staining pool surfaces. Copper is not an oxidizer and should be chelated which requires other expensive chemicals. The Natural Water Environment's system is less expensive to install and much cheaper to operate and maintain. Best of all, the system takes over the bulk of the sanitizing load and breaks down combined chlorine and bromine on contact, which eliminates the chemical-associated complaints from patients, customers and employees.