Including filter system and high-performance Shigella filter.
Shigella is a bacterial contaminant that can enter water through human waste when cross-connections, backflow, or distribution system issues occur. Because only a small exposure can cause illness, homeowners in Union Park and nearby parts of Orange County take any advisory seriously. Even when your water comes from a municipal system, problems can develop between the treatment plant and the tap; a whole-house approach helps provide consistent protection throughout your home.
Questions about Shigella in household water often appear after a boil-water advisory, plumbing work, or a broader contamination alert — events that can happen in communities across the Orlando metro area. Bacterial contamination won’t change taste or smell reliably, so it can be hard to detect at home. That uncertainty is why many Union Park families choose a plan that protects the water where it enters the house, giving clearer peace of mind against microbial risks.
For addressing Shigella, the most effective single whole-house option is a UV water disinfection system. UV treatment exposes microorganisms to a calibrated ultraviolet dose that stops bacteria from reproducing, treating all incoming water without adding chemicals. When a UV unit is sized correctly for your home’s flow rate, it provides reliable bacterial protection at every faucet rather than relying on point-of-use filters.
UV systems perform best when water is clear enough for the light to penetrate, so many Union Park homeowners pair the UV chamber with prefiltration to remove sediment and reduce cloudiness — particularly useful in hard groundwater areas where mineral scale and particulates are common. The UV chamber sits on the main line and protects against Shigella when it’s properly sized, powered, and maintained with scheduled lamp changes. Mr. Pure Water can help select and install a whole-house UV system matched to your Union Park plumbing and water conditions.