Including filter system and high-performance Protozoa filter.
Protozoa are microscopic organisms that can enter water supplies when surface runoff, wildlife, or treatment interruptions affect source water. Homeowners commonly hear the names Giardia and Cryptosporidium when discussing these organisms. Because protozoa are living and particulate rather than dissolved chemicals, they behave differently in plumbing and won’t be removed by every treatment method. In Union Park, understanding that effective protection depends on physical removal is the first step toward safer water throughout your home.
In Union Park and the surrounding Orlando/Orange County area, concerns about protozoa often surface after boil-water notices, heavy storms, main breaks, or when a household uses a private well. Because these organisms can appear intermittently, the problem can feel unpredictable from one week to the next. Some homeowners spot cloudiness, sediment, or changes in fixture buildup from our hard local groundwater, but protozoa themselves aren’t always visible and may not change taste or odor. A whole-house solution protects showers, sinks and appliances across your Union Park home, not just the kitchen tap.
For whole-house reduction of protozoa, the most effective single device is a correctly sized mechanical sediment filter with an absolute micron rating appropriate for protozoan cysts. In practice this means an absolute 1-micron (or finer) filter that physically strains particles instead of relying on chemical adsorption. Filters sized this way target the typical dimensions of Giardia and Cryptosporidium, capturing them as water flows through the system. When installed at the point of entry for a Union Park residence, this approach helps keep protozoa out of the home’s plumbing.
Because fine mechanical cartridges remove contaminants by trapping very small particles, correct flow-rate sizing and timely cartridge replacement are critical to sustained performance. Houses in the Orlando metro area with harder groundwater or heavier sediment loads may also benefit from a coarse prefilter ahead of the fine micron cartridge to prevent premature clogging and pressure drop. While disinfection can play a role in microbial control, a micron-rated barrier filter provides a simple, reliable whole-house defense against protozoa; Mr. Pure Water can recommend the right housing and cartridge combination for consistent protection at every tap in your Union Park home.