Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Pathogens filter.
Waterborne pathogens are tiny, disease-causing microbes—bacteria, viruses and protozoa—that can sometimes make their way into household water. They’re invisible to the eye but can affect drinking, cooking and bathing. In Pace, homeowners may first suspect a problem after a service interruption, cloudy water, or unexplained stomach illnesses; because contamination can be intermittent it isn’t always easy to spot when risk is higher.
These pathogens can get into water through many routes: surface water impacts, aging pipes, or cross-connections that let untreated water mix with treated supplies. Even with strong municipal treatment, water quality can change between the plant and your plumbing, and private wells are also vulnerable to runoff or system issues. Taking a whole-house view in Pace makes sense because it protects every faucet and appliance, not just a single tap.
For wide-ranging, dependable control of waterborne pathogens at the point where water enters a Pace home, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection is frequently the best single-filter option. A correctly sized UV system exposes water to a high-intensity UV lamp that inactivates many common pathogens without adding chemicals or affecting taste. Because it treats water inline, UV protection extends to showers, laundry and all faucets; pairing it with a sediment prefilter helps keep the water clear so the lamp can work effectively.
A whole-house UV unit is well suited for homeowners who want pathogen protection across their entire plumbing system, especially where water quality can vary. It’s essential to choose a system rated for your home’s flow rate and have it installed to treat all incoming water rather than a single branch. Regular upkeep—lamp replacement and fresh prefilters—prevents the light from being blocked. When installed and maintained properly in Pace homes, UV disinfection offers an efficient, home-wide barrier against pathogens.