Garfield County utilizing technology to clean air, limit COVID spread

Ionization system installed in Garfield County facilities kills bacteria, inactivates viruses Garfield County has taken another step to ensure the health and safety of its employees and residents visiting county facilities by installing an ionization air-cleaning system designed to eliminate pathogens and particulates The system utilizes Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI) technology to clean the air inside of county buildings, effectively killing bacteria and mold spores, filtering smoke, and inactivating viruses, such as COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2), helping to limit the chance of spread. Installation began in January and the system is now operating in all county buildings. The ionization is especially useful