Including filter system and high-performance Campylobacter filter.
Campylobacter is a bacterium that can reach household water when animal waste, heavy surface runoff, or sanitation problems affect a supply. Homeowners in low-lying Ochopee — where summer rains and occasional flooding are common in the Everglades area of Collier County — should know it isn’t detectable by taste, smell, or sight. Campylobacter jejuni is one species people often test for, and because bacterial presence can be intermittent, it sometimes appears after storms or disturbances to wells, cisterns, or plumbing.
Even crystal-clear water can harbor bacteria like Campylobacter, so relying on appearance isn’t a safe bet for Ochopee homeowners. Many properties here depend on private wells or cisterns that can be more exposed to surface runoff from nearby preserves and wetlands, making routine testing useful to confirm whether Campylobacter jejuni or other microbes are present. For consistent protection across every tap — from the kitchen to outdoor spigots near Big Cypress and the Everglades — treating water at the point of entry provides whole-home peace of mind.
A single, whole-house ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system is an effective way to inactivate bacteria such as Campylobacter throughout an Ochopee home. UV exposes flowing water to a specific germicidal wavelength that prevents microorganisms from reproducing, so showers, sinks, laundry, and appliances all receive treated water. Because UV is chemical-free, it won’t alter the taste of your water — a useful feature for residents who value the natural subtleties of local water in Collier County.
UV systems work best when the water is relatively clear, so in Ochopee we often pair the UV chamber with a sediment prefilter to cut down cloudiness and protect the lamp. That pretreatment is especially helpful for well or cistern supplies that may carry tannins, sulfur odors, or suspended sediment after heavy rains. Mr. Pure Water sizes whole-house UV setups to your flow rate so you get full-home coverage without losing pressure, and with routine maintenance the system offers reliable, low-fuss protection against Campylobacter jejuni and similar bacterial concerns.