Legionella Risk in Low-Occupancy Buildings: The Importance of Continuous Chlorine Dioxide Dosing - Scotmas

Legionella Risk in Low-Occupancy Buildings: The Importance of Continuous Chlorine Dioxide Dosing

In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we use buildings has changed dramatically. Across the UK and beyond, facilities that were once vibrant and busy offices, schools, universities, and hospitality venues have experienced periods of low or fluctuating occupancy. While this shift has created flexibility and new work patterns, it has also introduced…

Sustainable Desalination: Reducing the Environmental Impact with Chlorine Dioxide

Sustainable Desalination: Reducing the Environmental Impact with Chlorine Dioxide

As global water scarcity intensifies, desalination has emerged as a critical solution. From drought-prone California to the water-stressed Gulf states, seawater desalination offers a dependable, climate-resilient source of drinking water. While the technology is essential in some regions, the environmental impacts of desalination cannot be ignored. Industry forecasts predict that global desalination capacity will grow…

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The Hidden Hazard in Hospitality

Safeguarding Your Hospitality Brand: The Critical Role of Water Management in Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease Food safety is paramount in the food processing industry, and similarly, guest safety is non-negotiable in hospitality. Maintaining pristine hygiene and rigorously controlling microbial contamination are critical, especially within the complex water systems of hotels and spas. The choice of disinfection…

ClO2 vs Peracetic Acid

Chlorine Dioxide vs. Peracetic Acid in Food Processing

Food safety is paramount in the food processing industry, where maintaining hygiene and controlling microbial contamination are critical. Disinfection plays a vital role in this process, and choosing the right disinfectant can make a significant difference in efficiency, safety, and product quality. Two commonly used disinfectants in the industry are Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) and Peracetic…

ClO2 for swimming pools

How Chlorine Dioxide Improves Water Quality for Recreational Facilities

Maintaining clean, safe, and pleasant water conditions is essential for recreational facilities such as swimming pools, spas, water parks, and leisure centres. Poor water quality can lead to health risks, facility downtime, and damage to reputation. Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) offers a modern, effective solution for water treatment in these environments—delivering superior disinfection performance while reducing…

pesticides in horticulture

Reducing Pesticide Use with Chlorine Dioxide in Horticulture

In today’s horticultural industry, growers face increasing pressure to reduce pesticide use while maintaining high-quality, healthy crops. One powerful yet often overlooked strategy is to improve water quality at the source. Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) has emerged as a highly effective tool for keeping irrigation systems pathogen-free, promoting healthier plants, and ultimately reducing the reliance on…

disaster relief water

Chlorine Dioxide for Emergency Water Treatment: Responding to Disasters

Access to safe drinking water is a critical priority in emergency situations, whether caused by natural disasters, infrastructure failures, or humanitarian crises. Contaminated water sources can lead to the rapid spread of waterborne diseases, further endangering already vulnerable populations. Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) has emerged as an essential solution for emergency water treatment, providing rapid, effective…

Science behind clo2

The Science Behind Chlorine Dioxide Disinfection

Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) is a highly effective and versatile disinfectant, widely used across multiple industries for its superior oxidation properties. Unlike traditional chlorine-based disinfectants, Chlorine Dioxide selectively targets harmful pathogens while leaving fewer harmful by-products. This makes it an ideal solution for water treatment, food processing, healthcare, and industrial sanitation. In this article, we explore…

Chlorine Dioxide: Eliminating the Threat of Carcinogenic Trihalomethanes - Scotmas

Chlorine Dioxide: Eliminating the Threat of Carcinogenic Trihalomethanes

Safe and clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity for public health. Conventional water disinfection methods, particularly chlorination, have been found to introduce harmful chemical by-products known as trihalomethanes (THMs). A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Environmental Health Perspectives (2025) has highlighted the alarming association between exposure to THMs in drinking water and an…