Including filter system and high-performance Protozoa filter.
Protozoa are tiny living organisms that can enter water when sources are affected by surface runoff, wildlife, or treatment interruptions; homeowners may hear names like Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Because they’re organisms rather than dissolved chemicals, protozoa behave differently in plumbing and won’t be removed by every filter type. Addressing them effectively depends on physical removal rather than chemical adsorption.
In Century, concerns about protozoa often arise after heavy storms, main breaks, boil-water notices, or when households rely on private wells. These microscopic organisms can appear intermittently, so water quality may feel unpredictable from week to week. Some homeowners see cloudiness or extra sediment, but protozoa aren’t always visible and usually don’t change taste or odor. A whole-house solution protects showers, laundry, dishwashers and every tap in your Century home—not just the kitchen faucet.
For whole-house protozoa protection in Century properties, the single most effective option is a properly sized mechanical sediment filter with an absolute micron rating appropriate for protozoan cysts. In practice that means an absolute 1-micron (or finer) cartridge that physically strains particles instead of relying on chemical processes. This approach targets the size range of Giardia and Cryptosporidium, capturing them as water flows through, and—when installed at the point of entry—helps keep protozoa out of your home’s plumbing.
Because fine mechanical filters trap very small particles, correct flow-rate sizing and timely cartridge replacement are crucial to keep them working in Century homes. If your water has heavier sediment, adding a larger prefilter upstream can prevent clogging and pressure drops. While disinfection has its role, a micron-rated barrier filter is a simple, reliable method to reduce protozoa throughout the house, and Mr. Pure Water can help choose the right whole-house housing and cartridge to match your Century water needs.