Efficiency of ozone in inactivation of f2 phage in water.

Objective To observe the efficacy of ozone in the inactivation of f2 phage in water. Methods The concentration of ozone in water was measured by iodometry. During the experiment,the suspension of f2 phage was added in the ozonized water, at 5,15,30 min, the f2 phage inactivation rate was calculated. Results Under the same condition of ventilation,in the range of pH regulated in the drinking water sanitary standard,the effect of pH on the inactivation of f2 phage was not obvious, while the chromaticity of water could remarkably influence the inactivation of f2 phage. Conclusion The higher chromaticity of water can interfere the inactivation of f2 phage in water by ozone.