摘要 |
Apparatus for storing water, especially purified water, for use in a beverage dispenser is provided with a microbiological agent to kill or deter microbiological growth and maintain the quality of the water. The agent is provided in a physical form to promote with the water and may be renewable to maintain effectiveness of the agent over a period of time. In one arrangement, the agent is contained in a cartridge (92) arranged in a re-circulation loop (89) through which the water in a reservoir (80) is passed and returned to the reservoir (80). The cartridge (92) and/or a carrier for the agent within the cartridge (92) may be replaceable to renew the agent. The agent may also be provided within the reservoir (80) and various arrangements for this are also disclosed.
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