Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Pathogens filter.
Waterborne pathogens are tiny, disease-causing microbes—bacteria, viruses, and protozoa—that can sometimes enter a household water supply. They’re invisible to the eye but can affect drinking, cooking and bathing safety. In Hanson households, owners may suspect an issue after a change in water clarity, a service interruption, or unexplained stomach illnesses; because contamination can be sporadic, the risk isn’t always obvious and may come and go.
These pathogens can get into water through many routes: surface water impacts, aging pipes, or accidental cross-connections that let untreated water mix with treated lines. Even with strong municipal treatment, conditions can shift between the plant and your Hanson plumbing, and private wells are also vulnerable to runoff or system weak points. Treating water for the whole house helps protect every faucet, shower and appliance rather than just a single tap.
For comprehensive protection at the point where water enters a Hanson home, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is frequently the most effective single-filter option. A correctly sized UV unit exposes flowing water to high-intensity UV light, inactivating many common pathogens without adding chemicals or altering taste. Because it treats water inline, UV gives coverage for showers, laundry and all faucets; pairing it with a sediment prefilter keeps water clear so the lamp performs reliably.
A whole-house UV system is well suited when you want pathogen control throughout your Hanson home, especially if water quality can change over time. The unit must be matched to your household flow rate and installed to treat all incoming water rather than a single branch. Regular maintenance—lamp replacement and fresh prefiltration to avoid light shielding—is essential. When sized and cared for properly, UV disinfection offers an efficient, homewide barrier against pathogens.