Independent studies conducted by RWTH Aachen, EAWAG and others identified Ozone
treatment as most effective in terms of elimination rate and treatments costs
It has been found that:
ß Ozone treatment achieves removal rates > 90% for most investigated compounds
ß Ozone reduces the over all estrogenicity
ß Relatively low doses (3 to 10 mg/L) ensure selective oxidation of contaminants
ß Ozone reactions are more selective and predictable in waste water than radical reactions
ß Ozone is best available technology for EDC treatment
ß Ozone technology is available and reliable in large scale – practical experiences and
references exist