Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Viruses filter.
Waterborne viruses can get into household water when sewage, animal waste, or stressed treatment systems affect a source. Because these viruses are microscopic, you usually won’t see, smell, or taste anything wrong in your water. Since they can be spread through water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth, many Fidelis homeowners choose added protection beyond standard municipal treatment.
Viruses behave differently than sediment or common taste-and-odor problems because they’re extremely small and may pass through filters that only remove particles. They’re also not the same as bacteria, which tend to be larger and easier to trap. If you want greater peace of mind for the water used throughout your Fidelis home, consider filtration and treatment options designed specifically to reduce microbial contaminants at the main water entry point.
For whole-house defense against waterborne viruses, a UV disinfection system is commonly the single most effective treatment to install at the main line. UV systems expose flowing water to ultraviolet light inside a sealed chamber, targeting microorganisms like viruses without introducing chemicals, and they treat water continuously as it enters a Fidelis residence.
UV systems perform best when water is clear, 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 and scheduled lamp and sleeve maintenance keep the unit reliable. With a properly chosen whole-house UV system, Fidelis homeowners gain a practical, chemical-free barrier focused on reducing viruses in water entering their homes.