Including filter system and high-performance Shigella filter.
Shigella is a bacterium that can enter drinking water when human waste contaminates distribution lines through cross-connections, backflow, or breaks in the system. Because only a small number of organisms can cause illness, any notice about Shigella is one to take seriously. Even if your local utility treats water, problems can occur between the plant and your tap, so many Pace homeowners choose a whole-house strategy to keep water quality consistent throughout their residence.
Questions about Shigella in household water often arise after a boil-water advisory, plumbing work, or community alerts — and unlike taste or odor issues, bacterial contamination can’t be seen or smelled. That uncertainty leads many families in Pace to want a reliable protection plan at the point where water enters their home. Addressing microbial risks with a whole-house solution is a practical way to add peace of mind for you and your household.
For controlling Shigella, the most effective single whole-house option is a UV water disinfection system. UV exposes microorganisms to ultraviolet light at a specific intensity that prevents bacteria from reproducing. It’s a chemical-free treatment that protects all water entering your home rather than just a single faucet, and when sized to match your flow rate it offers robust defense against bacteria like Shigella.
UV systems perform best when the incoming water is clear enough for the light to penetrate, so many Pace homes pair UV with a prefilter to remove sediment and cloudiness that can shield microbes. The UV chamber on your main line is the device that does the Shigella control, and long-term performance depends on proper sizing, a reliable power source, and regular lamp replacement. Mr. Pure Water in Pace can help you choose and size a whole-house UV solution for your plumbing and water conditions.