The MIOX Corporation of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Simply Water, LLC have entered an agreement for product development, sales and support for on-site mixed oxidant generation systems for the Swimming Pool and Spa industry in the United States. Simply Water, LLC specializes in chemical automation systems and water chemistry consulting. The Houston, Texas based company provides the MIOX Corporation a professional extension of its product for recreational water with sound technical and product experience and unparalleled support.

The MIOX system produces both free available chlorine (FAC) and mixed oxidants. Mixed oxidants are more powerful than chlorine compounds. The system was originally designed in 1982 for disinfecting drinking water in the field for the U.S. Army. The process requires only salt, water, and power to operate. Salt is stored in a brine tank and brine is pumped into an off-line cabinet where the cell is located. The oxidants are then generated and stored in an oxidant tank where they remain until treatment of water is needed upon swimmer load utilizing ORP and/or ppm automated controls. As the oxidant tank level is decreased, the system activates and begins to produce oxidants refilling the tank, always assuring enough chemical storage for peak demand periods. Capacities range from 2.5 pounds per day up to 1,000 pounds per day of free available chlorine (FAC), eliminating the storage of dangerous chemicals such as bulk sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite tablets at pool facilities.

Simply Water, LLC has installed the mixed-oxidant systems at indoor and outdoor pools, spas, and water parks in a wide array of facilities, ranging from municipal settings to private schools and YMCAs. Rick Dempsey, CEO of Simply Water, reports the success of many industry innovative characteristics within the water quality and safety at those locations. The mixed-oxidant system provides the industry with the most advanced technology for treating pool and spa water in the world. Industry sensitive problems such as superchlorination for combined chlorine, can now be eliminated or accomplished without using large volumes of chlorine and spending tremendous staff time or downtime. The mixed-oxidant system provides safety to staff and swimmers while eliminating chlorinous odors, in addition to eye and skin irritants, due to the elimination or reduction of dichloramine and trichloramine formations (swimmer waste mixed with chlorine). This also provides an immense benefit in improving air quality issues which are a constant problem affecting members, staff, and building equipment including air handling systems and metals. Swimmers also enjoy a more refreshing feel to the water and fatigue reduction often associated with competitive swimmers. The removal of biofilm is another significant industry hazard that can be eliminated.

The MIOX Corporation and Simply Water, LLC partnership will prove invaluable to the Swimming Pool and Spa industry in the United States. MIOX mixed-oxidant systems have been used successfully for 10 years in pools and spas with only limited exposure in the United States. The longevity and the effectiveness of the equipment has been proven at all sites including those in Japan and Asia. Recreational water facilities in the United States can now provide a safe and effective solution for their operations using this remarkable technology.