You no longer have to disinfect pool water using only chlorine and chlorine compounds, that is, chemicals.
In the REGULATION ON HEALTH PRINCIPLES AND CONDITIONS TO WHICH SWIMMING POOLS SHALL BE SUBJECT dated 06.03.2011 of the REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF HEALTH, chemical usage in pool water disinfection has been divided into 2. While the free chlorine level is mandatory between "outdoor pool 1-3 ppm" - "indoor pool 1-1.5 ppm" in pools where disinfection is provided only with chemicals, this ratio has been reduced to 0.3-0.6 ppm level in pools disinfected with copper ionization. This circular is proof that you can disinfect water with much less chemical use and at lower cost.
A frequently asked question regarding the ionization system is whether copper will have negative effects on human health. Companies that sell chemicals, especially, make some claims that the ionization system contains heavy metals and is harmful. The spread of alternative systems such as ionization that reduce the use of chemicals that require continuous consumption is an undesirable situation for the chemical industry. However, the system is approved by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health. Moreover, it has been accepted by official institutions such as EPA, EWGLI that inspect products and issues related to public health in the United States and European Union, and has been used in these countries for years.
Copper is one of the indispensable elements for living metabolism. It is found in the foods we eat and is taken into the body in this way. For example, the only food containing ions is walnuts and it is extremely necessary for brain functions. Copper is found in many foods such as liver, sesame, sunflower seeds.
In the ionization system, the products given to the pool water are measured with a measure called ppm (parts per million). The measurement kit is American-made and is the Lamotte brand, which has been one of the leading companies in the sector for years in this field.
This ratio means 1 gram in 1 ton, that is, 1000 liters, or if we scale the ratio to smaller scales, 1 milligram in 1 liter. The amount of copper that the system gives to the pool water is between 0.2 ppm and 0.3 ppm. This means 0.2 grams in 1 ton. If we convert this to liters, it corresponds to 0.2 milligrams per liter. When we look at the prospectus of the Supradin tablet, it is seen that there is 1 milligram of copper in 1 tablet. From this, the following conclusion emerges: A person who swallows 5 liters of pool water containing 0.2 ppm ions will take as much copper as the copper found in 1 supradin tablet. We can easily think that this is beneficial, not harmful. Therefore, apart from the system having no health risks, it has benefits.
Copper, an important trace element, is found in the human body in approximately 100-150 grams. 10% of this is collected in the liver and brain, and the rest is collected in the blood. Copper is distributed in the blood to both plasma and red blood cells. Together with iron, they form the hemoglobins in the blood. Copper also regulates the function of many enzymes and heart function.
Copper stored in the liver plays a very important role in the production of enzymes necessary for the regeneration of body tissue. It is necessary for the preservation of iron bound to hemoglobin and for the body to use vitamin C. Additionally, copper is very important for brain nerves and connective tissue.
In addition to its effect on hemoglobin production required for blood, it has other functions. Most of this is also in the liver and brain. While it is found very intensively in the liver of a newborn baby, it reaches the same rate as adults when it reaches the age of 10. Copper is a substance that is difficult to absorb by the body. Only 5% of the copper in foods is absorbed by the body. Despite being found very little in the body, it has quite important tasks.
It is part of the cytochrome system that performs cell respiration and energy release functions. In oxygen-free free radical metabolism, it shows an anti-inflammatory effect that relieves tissue swelling and redness. It is quite effective in tissue healing and bone structure strength. Together with vitamin C, it ensures collagen production especially in bone and connective tissue. It performs the conversion of T3 from thyroid hormones to T4. It plays an important role for many enzymes, especially SOD, and also ensures the conversion of tyrosine to melanin, which gives color to hair and skin.
Copper, being a good conductor, contributes to the realization of activities in nerves based on electric current with this property. With its effect on the histaminase enzyme, it contributes to the regulation of histamine blood levels that play a role in allergic events. Additionally, it is known that as a result of feeding copper to the body, the healing of broken bones is accelerated.