Including filter system and high-performance Shigella filter.
Shigella is a bacterial contaminant that can enter household water when human waste gets into the system—through cross-connections, backflow, or problems in distribution. Because only a small exposure can cause illness, homeowners in Mims take any notice of Shigella seriously. Even if your neighborhood uses municipal treatment or a private well, contamination can occur between the source and your tap; a whole-house solution helps maintain consistent protection throughout your home.
Concerns about Shigella in residential water often arise after a boil-water advisory, plumbing work, or a broader contamination alert. Bacterial issues don’t show up as taste or odor, so you can’t rely on senses alone—especially in Brevard County where many properties use well water and mineral or iron/sulfur odors are separate, common concerns. That uncertainty is why many Mims families prefer treating the water where it enters the house for reliable peace of mind.
For controlling Shigella, the most effective single whole-house option is a UV water disinfection system. Ultraviolet light prevents microorganisms from reproducing by exposing them to a specific intensity of UV, and it does so without chemicals. Installed on the main line, a properly sized UV unit treats all incoming water so you’re not limited to point-of-use filters—an important consideration for homes across the Space Coast region.
Because UV needs clear water to work well, many Mims homeowners pair a UV chamber with prefiltration to remove sediment and cloudiness that can shield microbes. The UV chamber is the primary device for Shigella control; its ongoing effectiveness depends on correct sizing for your flow, a reliable power supply, and periodic lamp replacement. Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your Mims plumbing, especially if you have a hard, well-influenced supply, and recommend the right whole-house UV setup.