We share best practises, insights and case studies. We tell an honest story about UV technology. We indicate where, how, and when it significantly contributes realizing sustainable water processes, reducing your environmental impact and facilitating business growth.
Replacing a modern low-pressure UV lamp with today’s best UVC LEDs is not yet practical for continuous disinfection. It results in increased purchase costs, replacement costs and power consumption. Each technology has its own optimal application area.
The European UV and lighting industry is currently awaiting the next phase in the review process of several RoHS exemption renewal requests concerning mercury-containing lamps. These exemptions are highly relevant for UV-C systems used in water treatment, industrial processes, and other specialized applications. In this article we give you an update on the current status and the upcoming consultation process.
Clean and safe water cannot be taken for granted. At Ruhr West University in Bottrop, Kaspar Groot Kormelinck introduced students to the possibilities of UV technology in modern water treatment.
At IFAT 2026, the UV Alliance launched the UV Knowledge Hub. To introduce the purpose behind this initiative, the UV Alliance hosted a panel session at the Netherlands Pavilion, bringing together industry experts to discuss the future of UV technology in water treatment and the importance of international cooperation.
In modern horticulture, reusing drain water helps reduce water consumption and limit environmental emissions. However, recirculating untreated water can also spread plant pathogens through the irrigation system. UV disinfection provides a reliable way to treat drain water before reuse by inactivating microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and moulds.
In chemical processes, the very toxic substance dioxane can be generated. UV-AOP Technology prevents this substance from ending up in nature and eventually drinking water by supporting the chemical industry with a sustainable and innovative advanced oxidation technology.
Together we can make UV technology more visible and accessible to end-users. That was the key message delivered by Rob van Esch on behalf of the UV Alliance during his presentation at the IUVA World Congress in Lisbon.
The UV Alliance is proud to announce the addition of two new general members: Alpha-Purify and UVGERMI. This addition marks a significant step forward in uniting the UV-C disinfection technology industry.
Banana crops increasingly suffer losses from resistant Fusarium Wilt (TR4) and Moko disease. Treating irrigation water with UV prevents plantation infection—without using pesticides and chemicals.
At Efteling theme park, effluent water from the wastewater treatment plant is reused as an alternative to pumping fresh ground water. This reduces water consumption and minimizes environmental impact.
On February 1, 2025, the UV Alliance was officially established. This center of expertise for UV technology was founded on the initiative of four companies specializing in UV-C water treatment.
Installing a UV system significantly reduced water and energy costs. Additionally, it created a more enjoyable swimming environment and improved comfort for staff due to demonstrably better water and air quality.
The organisation that facilitates the UV-community, is formed by the core members.
Do you want to collaborate on a sustainable water chain? Are you interested in how UV technology can contribute to achieving your sustainability goals?
Contact one of our board members to learn more about joining our initiative.
To promote our vision of sustainable water treatment, we work closely with various parties active in the water sector.
