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, and they’re too small to see, smell, or taste. In Old Town many homeowners prefer an added layer of protection because these microscopic viruses can spread through water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth, beyond what basic treatment may provide.
Because viruses are far smaller than sediment or common taste-and-odor particles, they can pass through filters that only block visible debris; they’re also distinct from larger bacteria. For Old Town families wanting more assurance about the water running through every faucet, focusing on systems designed specifically for microbial reduction where water enters the house is a sensible step.
A whole-house ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system is commonly the single most effective treatment to address waterborne viruses at the main supply line. UV systems expose moving water to concentrated ultraviolet light inside a sealed chamber, inactivating microorganisms like viruses without adding chemicals, and they treat water continuously for every tap in an Old Town home.
UV units work best when the incoming water is clear, so they’re often installed with prefiltration to remove sediment that could shield viruses from the light. Properly sizing the system for your home’s flow rate and keeping the lamp and quartz sleeve maintained are important for reliable performance. With the right whole-house UV setup, Old Town homeowners can add a practical, targeted barrier against viruses entering the home.