Phone: 561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Coliform Bacteria filter.
Coliform bacteria are a group of microorganisms labs use as a basic measure of water sanitation. A positive test for coliforms can indicate that untreated water is entering the system through a compromised well, a cross-connection, or plumbing intrusion — issues homeowners in Palm Beach County with private wells and older plumbing sometimes face. Often there’s no change in taste or smell, so laboratory testing is the only reliable way to spot them; you may also see the term total coliforms on your report to describe the broader group.
Locally, results showing total coliforms are commonly handled by repeating the sample to confirm the finding, fixing likely entry points, and adding a whole-house barrier for ongoing peace of mind. Total coliforms are not the same as E. coli, but they can reveal conditions that make other microbes more likely. Because levels can fluctuate over time — especially in our hot, humid Palm Beach County climate where plumbing can be stressed — many homeowners opt to treat water at the point it enters the home so every tap, shower and fixture is covered.
For coliform bacteria, the single most effective whole-house option is typically a UV disinfection system installed at the point of entry. UV uses ultraviolet light to inactivate microorganisms as water flows through the chamber, treating the entire house without adding chemicals. This direct microbial approach is ideal for bacterial concerns because it targets the organisms themselves rather than relying on taste-and-odor media. When properly sized for your Palm Beach County home’s flow rate, a UV unit can protect every faucet, from kitchen sinks in Downtown West Palm Beach to showers in Wellington.
UV performs best when the incoming water is relatively clear, since heavy sediment or mineral scale can prevent the light from reaching microbes — a useful consideration in Palm Beach County where groundwater is often hard. That’s why many homes pair a sediment or scale-reducing prefilter with UV, but if you must choose one primary technology for total coliforms, UV is the reliable workhorse. Mr. Pure Water will size and install the UV system to match your plumbing, peak demand and local water quality, and provide routine lamp and sleeve service so your whole-house protection stays consistent.
561-300-5075
info@bestwaterheater.com
