Including filter system and high-performance Enteric Viruses filter.
Enteric viruses are tiny pathogens that can enter water when human or animal waste reaches a source. Because they’re invisible, water in a New Harmony home can appear clear yet still carry risk. These viruses are often a concern with private wells, storm flooding, or breaks in a distribution line, but any household can benefit from learning about them. If you have worries, a professional water test can determine whether enteric viruses or other contaminants are present in your water supply.
Viral contamination can’t be reliably sensed by smell or sight, and levels may change with upstream conditions, so one sample or a single experience won’t tell the whole story. That uncertainty leads many New Harmony homeowners to choose a whole-home strategy that treats incoming water before it reaches kitchens, bathrooms, laundry machines, and showers. The aim is consistent protection at the point the water enters your home rather than only at an isolated faucet.
For enteric viruses, the most effective single whole-house option is ultraviolet (UV) disinfection installed on the main water line. UV inactivates microorganisms as water flows past a high-intensity lamp inside a sealed chamber, protecting every gallon in a New Harmony residence without altering taste. A correctly sized UV unit is matched to your home’s peak flow so it maintains effective disinfection even during heavier demand.
UV systems perform best when installed properly and paired with pretreatment, because cloudy water, sediment, or staining minerals can block UV light from reaching microbes. That’s why a sediment prefilter is commonly used ahead of the UV chamber to keep the lamp clear and preserve steady flow for New Harmony homes. Regular maintenance — lamp replacement and cleaning the protecting quartz sleeve — is also required; with the right setup and upkeep, UV offers a straightforward whole-house approach to address viral concerns without adding chemicals to your water.