Aqua Innovation

Clean water, clean air - a clear future!

Aqua Innovation develops, produces and markets water and air treatment systems, in particular filtration technology and disinfection systems with UV-C light.

Why Aqua Innovation?

Water treatment for every need

Aqua Innovation GmbH consistently focusses on innovative cutting-edge technology for a wide range of applications, from small private households to municipal water supplies.

Experience and innovation

Thanks to many years of experience with treatment technology, constant innovation and industry-specific expertise, we successfully develop, produce, sell and install water treatment systems and put them into operation.

Customer proximity

Aqua Innovation GmbH stands for customer proximity, reliability and customised service at the highest level. This also describes the core principles of Aqua Innovation GmbH, namely motivation, precision, quality and constant enthusiasm for innovation.

Applications

Aqua Innovation develops, produces and markets water and air treatment systems,
in particular filtration techniques and disinfection systems with UV-C light.

Municipal drinking water supply

Decentralised drinking water supply

Mobile applications ship

Mobile applications train

Frequently asked questions

General questions about Aqua Innovation

What does Aqua Innovation GmbH do?

Aqua Innovation develops and produces energy-efficient water treatment systems for drinking water, process water and special applications. These include UV-C disinfection systems, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, adsorption systems, ion exchangers, AOP reactors, complete systems and customised solutions. The systems are designed in Switzerland and used worldwide.

For which applications are the systems suitable?

Municipal drinking water supply
Food and beverage industry
Pharma & Life Science
Hotels, resorts, camping facilities
Agriculture & Aquaculture
Building and neighbourhood supply
Ships & railway
Off-grid installations (including seawater desalination)

UV-C disinfection

How does UV-C disinfection work?

UV-C light in a range of 254 nm inactivates microorganisms by Destruction of DNA/RNA. This will Bacteria, viruses, parasites (e.g. Cryptosporidium, Giardia) reliably inactivated - without chemicals and without changing the flavour.

What log reductions do modern UV systems achieve?

In Western Europe, certified systems typically achieve:

4-Log reduction (99.99 %) for bacteria and viruses
3-Log reduction (99.9 %) for protozoa

Aqua-Innovation systems are designed in such a way that they Standard-compliant doses ≥ 400 J/m² ensure.

Do I still need a fine filter despite UV-C?

Yes - UV treated No clouding agents. We recommend for optimum safety:

Pre-filtration 5-20 µm, depending on the raw water
For very contaminated water: Sand filter + fine filter + UV

Why do older Aqua-Innovation UV systems not have a current DVGW certificate?

The previously certified standard systems met all requirements for years. Through Changes to standards the certificate extension was not continued. The Successor products however, are again Certified according to the current standard. The Operational safety and effectiveness remain technically fully guaranteed, if maintenance and operating instructions are adhered to.

Filtration & membrane technology

What is the difference between filtration, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis?

Filtration (1-100 µm): removes particles, sand, rust, biofilm fragments.
Ultrafiltration (UF) (0.02-0.1 µm): removes bacteria and viruses mechanically.
Reverse osmosis (RO) (0.0001 µm): removes dissolved salts, organic trace substances, nitrate, PFAS, lime.

When do I need reverse osmosis?

If one of the following criteria is met:

high Salt content / conductivity
problematic Micropollutants (e.g. drug residues)
Desalination of seawater / brackish water
Requirements of the Food or pharmaceutical industry

How energy-efficient are membrane systems?

Modern pump technology, pressure loss-optimised hydraulics and adaptive controls make this possible:

Up to 40 % less power consumption compared to older systems
optional Energy recovery for seawater systems

Which filter cartridges does Aqua Innovation use?

We use high-quality cartridges from various manufacturers (e.g. Pentair/Pentek, Filtronix, Sati, ROM). O-rings, housings and cartridges are generally compatible, However, differences can occur in the Sealing profile or the Double O-ring design exist.

Advanced Oxidation (AOP) & TOC removal

What is an AOP reactor and what is it used for?

Generate AOP (Advanced Oxidation Processes) Highly reactive hydroxyl radicals, which oxidise organic pollutants. Areas of application:

- TOC reduction
- Reduction of Micropollutants (e.g. pharmaceutical residues)
- Improvement of the Sensors from drinking water
- Pre-treatment for RO systems

How much TOC can be reduced with AOP?

Depending on the raw water quality and process design 30-90 % TOC reduction achieve. Aqua Innovation uses optimised UV-C/oxidation processes with lower energy requirements.

Complete systems & customised solutions

Does Aqua Innovation also offer customised system solutions?

Yes, we are developing Turnkey water treatment systems included:

Pumps, tanks, sensors, PLC control
UV/UF/RO/AOP modules
Container solutions, skid assemblies, special materials

Ideal for operators who Compact, ready-to-use system need.

Can systems be designed for off-grid or tropical locations?

Yes - our systems can:

with Solar power,
Salty, hot or particle-rich raw water,
strongly fluctuating conductivities

can be operated in a stable manner. Components are installed in Maritime corrosion class delivered.

Certifications & legal compliance

Which standards do Aqua-Innovation systems fulfil?

Depending on the system:

ÖVGW/DVGW standards
SCC/EN 14897 UV standards
Swiss food legislation (TBDG/W12/B1)
EU Machinery Directive, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 61326, EN 61010, EN 60335
Material conformity for drinking water (KTW, WRAS, ACS)

How do I ensure that my system is operated in compliance with the law?

Through:

Regular maintenance
Compliance with the operating instructions
Documentation of critical parameters (UV dose, flow rate, turbidity, conductivity)
Use of original or approved spare parts