How does UV-LED Disinfection Work?
UV disinfection kills harmful microorganisms by disrupting their DNA, leaving them unable to perform vital cellular functions.


Optimized Performance
Our UV-LED water disinfection systems are designed with precise optic and hydrodynamics. Water flows through the chamber in a controlled environment, matching water velocity and UV irradiance; creating consistent purification. Our systems are flow-activated, using minimal power consumption while extending product lifetime.
Technology you can Trust
Our patented IntenseBeam™ technology uses UV-LEDs and optical lensing to deliver a precise beam of UVC energy into flowing water. The collimated bean inactivates waterborne pathogens directly, giving you drinking water you can trust.

UV-LED is the Ideal Solution

Gold Standard Purification
- Kills up to 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses found in water

Low Power and Maintenance-Free
- No cleaning or replacement bulbs required
- Consumes less than 2% of energy used by UV-lamps

Sustained High Performance
- Self cooling design ensures long life and years if consistent disinfection

Better for the Environment
- Unlike UV-Lamp technology, UV-LEDs do not contain mercury, eliminating of environmental impact.
Why UV-LED purify is more effective than Reverse Osmosis.


UV-LED Systems |
RO Systems |
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Works on low pressure (even at 12 psi water pressure) |
Requires high water pressure (require at least 40 psi) |
Kills bacteria and viruses |
Bacteria and viruses are trapped in membrance |
Low maintenance |
High maintenance due to frequent replacement of cartridges |
Effective for disinfecting all types of bacteria and viruses |
Not effective for all bacteria and viruses due to water bypass and large poresize |
Does not waste water |
Up to 70% of water wasted |
Keeps healthy minerals in water |
Removes healthy minerals |
Compact |
Bulky |
No need of storage tank |
Needs a storage tank |
Low cost of ownership |
High cost of ownership |
UV-LED System vs UV Lamp System
UV-LEDs |
UV Lamps | |
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Structure |
Compact |
Bulky |
Power Consumption |
Low |
High |
Enviromental Impact |
Friendly |
Mercury Used |
Lifetime |
10+ Years |
Typically 1 Year |
UV Source Replacement |
None |
Typically Every Year |
Start Time |
Instant |
Long |
Environmentally Friendly Solution
A single Acuva unit can pay for itself in less than a year while significantly reducing the need of more than 100,000 single-use plastic water bottles in its lifetime.

Acuva's Patented Technology
UV-LED IntenseBeam™ Technology developed at the University of British Columbia.