Westin Resort’s ‘Heavenly Spa’ in Bali chooses Hanovia UV technology
Located in Nusa Dua, Bali, Westin Resort’s luxurious Heavenly Spa includes wet treatment rooms with steam showers, a hair salon, an indoor lounge and separate male and female wet areas with salt saunas, aroma steam baths and vitality pools.
Because the water treatment regime in spas is so exacting, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is often used as it is the cleanest technology available. Not only does UV destroy microorganisms in the water, drastically reducing the need for chlorination to just a residual amount, it also breaks down the by-products of residual chlorination. This ensures the air around the spa is clear, without the nasty ‘chlorine’ smell often associated with heavily chlorinated water.
Based on its extensive experience providing UV systems to high-end spas, Hanovia was selected by Barr+Wray, the main contractor, to provide the UV disinfection system. Barr+Wray also installed equipment for the pool plant and pool attractions, as well as the salt saunas, aroma steam baths and VIP steam showers. The Hanovia system features an automated wiping system that cleans the system and prevents the build-up of residues on the UV lamp.
Commenting on the installation, Hanovia’s technical director Mark Aston said: “Running costs are always being scrutinized by spas, with all of them trying to maximise profits and minimise wastage. By adding UV to their water treatment regimes, they’re not only getting rid of harmful chlorine by-products, they’re also saving money and reducing the amount of chlorine used. This reduction in chlorine usage is a real benefit, as it not only reduces costs but also makes the backwash water discharge more environmentally friendly. Added to that, UV-treated water is demonstrably clearer and there is less wear and tear to building structures from unwanted chlorine by-products.”
Completed in December 2013, the Heavenly Spa is already winning awards. It was voted Country Winner in the Best Luxury Wellness Spa in the 2014 World Luxury Hotel Awards and also came in as a finalist in the Best Luxury Day Spa category.
About Hanovia Based in the United Kingdom, with offices in the USA and China and a worldwide distributor network, Hanovia is a world leader in UV disinfection technology for industrial applications. The company recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. From its early days manufacturing UV lamps to treat skin conditions to today’s validated, performance qualified UV water treatment systems, Hanovia has always been a technology leader and at the at the forefront of UV innovation. Hanovia is a subsidiary of Halma plc.