Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Viruses filter.
Waterborne viruses can make their way into household supply when sewage or animal waste affects a source, or if treatment and delivery systems are stressed. Because these viruses are microscopic, you usually won’t see, smell, or taste anything wrong with your water. Since they can spread through water used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth, many Peck homeowners prefer adding an extra layer of protection beyond standard municipal or private-well treatment.
Viruses behave differently than visible sediment or routine taste-and-odor problems because they’re so small they can pass through filters designed only to trap particles. They’re also not the same as bacteria, which tend to be larger and easier to remove. For families in Peck who want greater assurance about the water throughout their home, it’s wise to consider filtration or treatment approaches aimed specifically at reducing microbes where the water enters the house.
A whole-house UV disinfection system is often the single most effective treatment to address waterborne viruses at the main line. UV treats flowing water inside a sealed chamber by exposing microorganisms to ultraviolet light, targeting viruses without adding chemicals. Because it treats water continuously as it flows to every tap, a UV unit provides whole-home coverage without storing treated water.
UV systems work best when the incoming water is clear, so they’re commonly installed with prefiltration to remove sediment that could shield microbes from the light. Correct sizing for your home’s flow rate and routine lamp and sleeve maintenance are important to keep performance consistent. With a properly selected whole-house UV unit and appropriate prefiltration, Peck homeowners can add a practical, targeted barrier specifically designed to reduce viruses in water entering the home.