Ozone Generators, Are They Effective?

Do They Really Work?

Available scientific evidence shows that at

concentrations that do not exceed public health

standards, ozone has little potential to remove indoor air

contaminants.

How Does Ozone Affect Us?

Whether in its pure form or mixed with other chemicals,

ozone can be harmful to health. When inhaled, ozone

can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts of ozone

can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and

throat irritation.

It may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as

asthma as well as compromise the ability of the body to

fight respiratory infections.

Some studies show that ozone concentrations produced

by ozone generators can exceed health standards even

when one follows manufacturer’s instructions.

Ozone Concentrations:

Many factors affect ozone concentrations including the amount

of ozone produced by the machine, the size of the indoor

space, the amount of material in the room with which

ozone reacts, the outdoor ozone concentration, and the

amount of ventilation. These factors make it difficult to

control the ozone concentration in all circumstances.

Available scientific evidence shows that, at

concentrations that do not exceed public health

standards, ozone is generally ineffective in controlling

indoor air pollution. The concentration of ozone would

have to greatly exceed health standards to be effective

in removing most indoor air contaminants. In the process

of reacting with chemicals indoors, ozone can produce

other chemicals that themselves can be irritating and

corrosive.