Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Viruses filter.
Waterborne viruses can make their way into a home’s water when sewage, animal waste, or stresses on treatment and distribution systems affect a source. They’re microscopic, so you usually won’t detect them by sight, smell, or taste. Because these viruses can travel in water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth, many Bascom homeowners choose an added layer of protection beyond basic municipal or well treatment.
Viruses differ from visible sediment or routine taste-and-odor problems because they’re extremely small and may pass through filters that only remove particles. They’re also distinct from bacteria, which are larger and often easier to trap. For families around Bascom who want greater confidence in water throughout the house, it’s wise to consider treatment methods designed specifically for microbial reduction where the water first enters the home.
For whole-house defense against waterborne viruses, a UV disinfection system is frequently the single most effective treatment to install at the main service line. UV systems expose flowing water to ultraviolet light inside a sealed chamber, targeting microorganisms like viruses without introducing chemicals. Because the unit treats water on demand rather than storing it, it provides continuous protection to every tap in a Bascom home.
UV systems work best with clear water, so they’re typically paired with a prefilter to remove sediment that could shield viruses from the light. Correct sizing for your home’s flow rate plus routine lamp and sleeve maintenance keep performance reliable. When selected and maintained properly, a whole-house UV unit gives Bascom homeowners a practical, chemical-free barrier focused specifically on reducing viruses in the water entering the house.