VMS-3 Ultraviolet Light Germicidal System

Ultra violet light is one of the most effective means of controlling a potable water source and ensuring that it is free of active bacteria, virus, mold spores and other pathogens. Globally, each year more people die from drinking biologically contaminated water than all of the world's natural disasters combined, so it is extremely important to decontaminate.

The Parker Village Marine Ultraviolet Light Germicidal System (VMS-3) is designed to provide a germicidal dosage of UV radiation to suspended micro-organisms within the clear water passing through the disinfection chamber. The dosage is a function of both the intensity of the ultraviolet radiation from the lamp and the time the water is exposed. 

Exposure time is related to the flowrate; the higher the water's flowrate, the shorter the exposure time. This system is rated for maximum 3 GPM flowrate to obtain a full dosage. Water leaving the chamber is instantly ready for use, and no further contact time is required.

In addition, because water tanks are vented to the atmosphere, air-borne contaminates can enter and foul the water. The VMS-3 is typically installed in the distribution system or near the point of use to ensure safe, pure drinking water. By installing a VMS-3 unit on the outlet line, the water will be treated once again with U.V. light, killing any bacteria that are present.

With a Parker Village Marine VMS-3 unit mounted after the water tank, there will no longer be a need to shock the tanks with chlorine or chemicals, preventing any chemical aftertaste, and ensuring peace of mind knowing that friends and family will have clean water to drink.

The VMS-3 is intended for use with visually clear water, not colored, cloudy or turbid water that would impair the transmissivity (flow rate) of the radiation through the water. The VMS-3 is not intended for treatment of water that has an obvious contamination such as raw sewage, nor is it intended to convert wastewater to microbiologically safe drinking water.