Are You Ready for New Ballast Water Treatment Rules?

The Ballast Water Treatment Convention contains new regulations effective September 8, 2017.  With the deadline now less than six months away, many suppliers of ballast water treatment systems are scrambling to keep up with demand. 

As an established global supplier in the industry and experts in UV germicidal lamp applications, LightSources is here to support the regulations for this important Global Convention.  We have the resources to meet high demand with a presence in the United States, Asia and Europe.

LightTech utilizes a massive in-house glass factory where we produce very specific UV lamps of various wavelength emissions for a wide range of applications.  Our UV germicidal bulbs are used globally in commercial and industrial applications where reliable and effective performance is critical.

UV Treatment for Ballast Water is Effective and Safe

UV germicidal lamps are proven effective at preventing the spread of harmful bacteria, viruses, and contaminated microorganisms in sea water used as ballast in ships.  When ships carry ballast water from one region to another, they often pollute a new area with foreign materials, both bacteria and viruses some naked to the human eye, harmful invading seawater microorganisms, or even poisonous algae.

When vessels are equipped with effective UV ballast water treatment systems, they will be compliant with new regulations of the Ballast Water Treatment Convention, and will experience a safe method of water purification.  With UV treatment there are no harmful chemicals contaminating the water further, or corroding your equipment, just effective UV radiation creating safe and clean water free from harmful contaminants and hitch-hiking organisms.

We have several standard sizes and can custom design specific requirements to fit your new or existing ballast water treatment system.  See our website for more information.

LightSources and our affiliated companies comprise the leading high-tech designers and manufacturers in the lamp industry today.  We offer standard lamps and components as well as customized products providing high-quality solutions to meet our partner’s unique needs.  Contact us today to speak to one of our expert engineers for assistance with planning and designing your approved system using the most effective ballast water treatment technologies.