Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Viruses filter.
Waterborne viruses can reach household supplies when sewage, animal waste, or stresses to treatment and distribution affect a source. Because these viruses are microscopic, you usually won’t detect them by sight, smell, or taste. Betts homeowners who use water for drinking, cooking, and oral hygiene often prefer an added layer of protection beyond municipal treatment to lower the risk of exposure.
Viruses behave differently than visible sediment or the taste-and-odor problems many households notice; they’re tiny enough to pass through filters that only trap particles. They’re not the same as bacteria, which are larger and generally easier to remove. For residents of Betts wanting confidence in water used throughout the home, it makes sense to choose filtration or treatment engineered specifically to reduce microbes at the main service entry.
A UV disinfection system is often the single most effective whole-house treatment for addressing waterborne viruses when installed at the main line. In Betts, a UV unit exposes flowing water to ultraviolet light inside a sealed chamber, deactivating microorganisms like viruses without adding chemicals. Because it treats water as it flows through—without a storage tank—it provides continuous protection for every faucet and appliance.
UV systems work best when the incoming water is clear, so they’re typically installed after a prefilter that removes sediment that could shield viruses from the light. Correct sizing for your home’s flow rate and routine lamp and sleeve maintenance are important to keep performance steady. With a properly chosen whole-house UV system, Betts homeowners can add a focused, practical barrier specifically aimed at viruses entering their plumbing.