Including filter system and high-performance Enteric Viruses filter.
Enteric viruses are tiny infectious agents that can get into drinking water when human or animal waste reaches a source. Because they’re invisible, water can look clear while still posing a risk. While these issues are often raised for private wells, after flooding, or following breaks in mains, any Keela homeowner should be aware of the possibility. If you’re worried about viral contamination in your household water, a proper test is the best way to know where you stand.
Viral contamination isn’t something you can reliably spot by taste, smell, or sight, and levels can vary with conditions upstream. That unpredictability leads many Keela residents to prefer treating water at the entry point to the house, so kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and showers all receive the same protection. A whole-house approach reduces the guesswork of single-faucet treatments by addressing water before it’s distributed through your plumbing.
For enteric viruses, the top single whole-house option is ultraviolet (UV) disinfection installed on the main service line. UV systems inactivate microorganisms as water flows past a high-intensity lamp inside a sealed chamber, treating every gallon without altering taste. Proper sizing to match your home’s flow rate is essential so the system keeps disinfecting effectively even during periods of higher demand.
UV units perform best when paired with good pretreatment because Keela’s humid subtropical conditions can contribute to biofilm and particulate concerns in some systems. Cloudy water, sediment, or staining minerals can block UV light, so a sediment prefilter is commonly used to protect the chamber and maintain consistent flow. Regular upkeep — lamp replacement and cleaning the quartz sleeve — keeps the system working reliably, giving you a chemical-free whole-house option for addressing viral concerns.