[The disinfection and preservation of drinking water with low-voltage pulsed electrical discharges]

Two-hour exposure to low-voltage (2.8 to 3 kV) pulsed electric discharges (PED) effectively (by 99.9999%) disinfected drinking water. Preservation of water with IED had a pronounced bactericidal effect in respect of numerous pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. The aftereffect of PED persists for at least 2 months.