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Town of Orono

Water Pollution Control Facility
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The front of the Public Safety building in winter
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Webster Park, one of Orono's recreation spots
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An overhead view of the flagship University of Maine campus
 

See the WPCF

Ultraviolet disinfection power unitsUltraviolet disinfection in progressThis is the disinfection area. As you can see the ultraviolet lamps used for dininfection are under the floor, in the water. Ultraviolet light is a form of light that is invisible to the human eye. UV light is an environmentally -friendly, chemical-free, highly effective way to safeguard water against harmful microorganisms. The microorganisms in the water are exposed to UV light when they pass by special lamps submerged in the wastewater. The UV energy instantly destroys the genetic material (DNA) within bacteria, viruses and protozoa, eliminating their ability to reproduce and cause infection. Unable to multiply, the microorganisms die and no longer pose a health risk.