Including filter system and high-performance Enterovirus filter.
Enterovirus refers to a family of viruses that can reach household water when sources are impacted by human waste, sewer overflows, or failing septic systems. Because these viruses are microscopic, water that looks clear in Union Park sinks or pitchers can still carry risk. Exposure most often happens when contaminated water is swallowed — through drinking, making ice, or brushing teeth — so homeowners aim to reduce the chance viruses ever reach the tap.
Public disinfection helps control microbes, but conditions can change between source water, distribution mains, and a home’s plumbing, especially after heavy rain in our humid subtropical climate or during utility maintenance. In Orange County neighborhoods around UCF and Union Park, those fluctuations can make added point-of-entry treatment worth considering. If enterovirus is a concern, focus on real microbial protection rather than only taste or odor — a whole-house strategy protects every faucet, shower and appliance.
The most effective single filter-style option for enterovirus is a whole-house ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system installed at the point where water enters your Union Park home. Rather than straining particles, UV inactivates viruses as water flows past a lamp at a controlled dose and flow rate, which is important because viruses are far smaller than typical filter pores. When sized and maintained properly, a UV unit treats microbes without changing your water’s taste.
UV systems perform best when water is clear enough for light to reach microbes, so they’re commonly paired with a basic prefilter to cut down on sediment and cloudiness — helpful in hard groundwater like much of the Orlando/Orange County area that can cause scale and turbidity. Choose a UV unit rated for whole-house flow and keep up with lamp replacements and power reliability. Mr. Pure Water can recommend and install the right whole-house UV system for your Union Park residence so enterovirus protection covers every tap and appliance.