Why does humidity, rain, etc. cause the ozone concentration to drop?
Humidity in the air will slightly inhibit ozone production. Ozone is created when a single oxygen atom (O1) connects with an oxygen molecule (O2) to create ozone (O3). When there is moisture in the air (H2O), the single oxygen atom is more attracted to it than an oxygen molecule (O2). As a result, a small amount of H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) is created. In this case, an air dryer or oxygen concentrator would reduce the moisture in the air, therefore creating an environment where more ozone can be created. However, using an air dryer or oxygen concentrator will significantly increase the cost and maintenance of a residential pool ozonator.
