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- UV is simple to install and requires little supervision, maintenance, or space<br>

- UV effectiveness is relatively insensitive to temperature and pH differences. In addition, researchers found that UV application does not convert nitrates to nitrites, or bromide to bromines or bromates.<ref>[http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CH0QFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nesc.wvu.edu%2Fndwc%2Fpdf%2Fot%2Ftb%2Fot_tb_f00.pdf&ei=8gpqUNLZJ5CC8QTmyoGQCA&usg=AFQjCNF7dFgwayfCpsmLb_xffFq2ob0-xw&sig2=Qkf-kgXh4i423XGXRIEcZg&cad=rjt Tech Brief: Ultraviolet Disinfection] National Drinking Water Clearinghouse (NDWC) newsletter. Sept. 15, 2000.</ref>

- provides protection against cryptosporidium, unlike chlorine

| valign="top" | - the need for a source of lamps, which have to be replaced periodically (typically every year or two <br>

- the need for a reliable source of electricity to power the lamps<br>

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