Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Enteric Viruses filter.
Enteric viruses are tiny pathogens that can enter drinking water when human or animal waste contaminates a source. Because they’re invisible, water in Bascom homes can look clear while still posing a risk. These concerns often come up for private wells, during flooding, or after breaks in a distribution system, but any homeowner in Bascom may find it useful to understand the issue. If you’re worried, a water test is the best way to know whether enteric viruses are part of your water quality picture.
Viral contamination can’t be relied on by smell or sight, and levels can change with conditions upstream, so a single observation doesn’t tell the whole story. That uncertainty leads many Bascom homeowners to choose a whole-house strategy that treats water as it enters the property, providing consistent protection to kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and showers rather than only at one faucet.
For enteric viruses, the most effective single whole-house option is an ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system installed on the main service line. UV inactivates microorganisms as water flows past a high-intensity lamp inside a sealed chamber, treating every gallon heading to your taps without altering taste. A correctly sized UV unit is matched to your Bascom home’s flow rate so it maintains disinfection even during peak water use.
UV systems work best when the water is clear, so proper pretreatment is important in Bascom where sediment or staining minerals can be present. That’s why a sediment prefilter is commonly paired with UV to keep the chamber clear and ensure steady flow. Regular upkeep — replacing the lamp on schedule and cleaning the quartz sleeve — keeps performance reliable, making UV a simple whole-house choice for addressing viral concerns without adding chemicals at the tap.
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