Including filter system and high-performance Enteric Viruses filter.
Enteric viruses are tiny pathogens that can enter household water when human or animal waste reaches a source. Because they’re invisible, water in a Pace home can appear clear yet still carry risk. These viruses are often a concern with private wells, storm flooding, or breaks in distribution systems, but any homeowner in Pace may find it useful to understand the issue. If you’re worried, a water test is the best way to determine whether enteric viruses could be affecting your supply.
Viral contamination isn’t something you can reliably spot by taste, smell, or appearance. Levels can fluctuate with changing conditions upstream, so a single sample or experience may not tell the whole story. That unpredictability leads many Pace homeowners to choose a whole-house strategy that treats water as it enters the property, delivering consistent protection to kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, and showers rather than relying on treatment at a single faucet.
For enteric viruses, the single most effective whole-house option is ultraviolet (UV) disinfection installed on the main water line. UV systems inactivate microorganisms as water flows past a high-intensity lamp inside a sealed chamber, treating every gallon that enters your Pace home without altering water taste. A correctly sized UV unit is matched to your home’s flow rate so it maintains reliable disinfection even during showers or laundry cycles.
UV systems work best when installed with appropriate pretreatment, since turbid water, sediment, or staining minerals can limit how far UV light penetrates. For that reason, UV is commonly paired with a sediment prefilter to keep the chamber clear and preserve steady flow in Pace households. Regular upkeep—lamp replacement and cleaning the quartz sleeve—is also required; with proper installation and maintenance, UV provides a straightforward, chemical-free whole-house approach to address viral concerns.