Including filter system and high-performance Shigella filter.
Shigella is a bacterial contaminant that can enter drinking water when human waste reaches the distribution system, through backflow, cross-connections, or other breaks in the network. Because only a small exposure can cause illness, homeowners treat any notice about Shigella seriously. Even if your water is treated before it reaches Hanson, problems can still occur between the plant and your plumbing; a whole-house plan helps maintain consistent water quality throughout your house.
Questions about Shigella in household water often arise after a boil-water advisory, a plumbing failure, or a wider contamination alert. Bacterial contamination isn’t detectable by taste or smell, so the uncertainty prompts many families in Hanson to want a concrete protection plan at the point where water enters their home. For local homeowners who want extra reassurance, addressing microbial threats with whole-house measures is a sensible option.
The most effective single whole-house option for Shigella control is a UV water disinfection system. UV uses ultraviolet light at a precise intensity to stop microorganisms from reproducing, treating all incoming water without chemicals and without relying on a single faucet-level device. When a UV unit is sized correctly for your home’s flow, it delivers robust protection against bacteria such as Shigella.
UV disinfection performs best when water is clear enough for the light to reach microbes, so many Hanson homes combine UV with prefiltration to remove sediment and cloudiness that can shield bacteria. The central UV chamber on the main supply line is the component that controls Shigella; long-term effectiveness depends on proper sizing, reliable power, and scheduled lamp replacement. Mr. Pure Water can assess your Hanson plumbing and water conditions and recommend a whole-house UV setup that fits your needs.