Herkimer College installs ultra-violet virus-killing technology
Herkimer College has installed new ultra-violet technology to disinfect through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Posted: Mar 17, 2021 9:54 AM
Updated: Mar 17, 2021 9:54 AM
Posted By: WKTV
HERKIMER, N.Y. – Herkimer College has installed new ultra-violet technology to disinfect through the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
The ultra-violet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technology uses short-wavelength UV light to kill airborne infectious pathogens, including COVID-19. It is also a more energy-efficient air purification system.
Eastern Energy Solutions, Inc. was contracted to install the UVGI system. EES President Bob Granger says this technology has been around for more than 75 years, but was primarily used in health care facilities. Since the start of the pandemic, other industries and even homeowners are installing UVGI technology,