Hose disinfection at public events

The safety and cleanliness of hoses used at public events are crucial for minimising the risk of disease transmission.

Thorough disinfection is essential especially in the beverage industry, where hoses are used for tapping beer, for water dispensers or for making soft drinks. One effective method for hose disinfection is the use of chlorine dioxide. Below, we look specifically at the advantages of chlorine dioxide from biostream GmbH.

Chlorine dioxide is an effective disinfectant that is widely used to disinfect drinking water. It offers several advantages compared with other disinfectants such as chlorine. Here are some of the key advantages of chlorine dioxide from biostream GmbH:

• Broad spectrum of activity: chlorine dioxide is highly effective against a wide range of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. It can even inactivate persistent pathogens such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
• Fewer disinfection by-products: compared with chlorine, which reacts with organic matter during water disinfection and forms potentially harmful by-products such as trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA), the production of by-products with chlorine dioxide is substantially lower.
• Longer-lasting disinfection effect: chlorine dioxide is chemically more stable than chlorine and retains its disinfecting effect for longer.
• Improved taste and odour: chlorine dioxide can oxidise and remove unwanted taste and odour compounds in water such as phenols and hydrogen sulphide. This improves the sensory quality of the treated water, which has a positive effect on the quality of the drinks served.
• pH independence: the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide depends less on the pH value of the water, meaning it stays effective across a wider pH range. This is an advantage when disinfecting hoses, since they often come into contact with water of different pH values. Source: Bavarian State Office for Water Management, Information Sheet No. 1.8/3.

To make full use of the potential of chlorine dioxide for hose disinfection, organisers should also include regular maintenance and cleaning of the hoses in their routine. This kind of preventive maintenance can optimise the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide and extend the service life of the hoses.

Overall, chlorine dioxide from biostream (in German) offers an effective and reliable solution for hose disinfection at public events. It combines high disinfection performance with good sensory quality of the treated water.