Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Viruses filter.
Waterborne viruses can get into household water when sewage, animal waste, or stress on treatment and distribution systems affects the source. Because these pathogens are microscopic, contaminated water often looks, smells, and tastes normal — so many Riomar homeowners choose an additional layer of protection beyond standard municipal treatment for drinking, cooking, and oral hygiene.
Viruses behave differently than visible sediment or taste-and-odor issues: they’re far smaller and may pass through filters designed only to trap particles. They’re also distinct from bacteria, which are generally larger and easier to remove. For families in Riomar and the wider Jacksonville area who want reliable protection at every faucet, targeting the main water entry with treatments meant for microbial reduction makes the most sense.
A whole-house ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system is commonly the most effective single option to address waterborne viruses at the main line. UV units expose flowing water to concentrated ultraviolet light inside a sealed chamber, inactivating microorganisms like viruses without chemicals and providing continuous treatment for all water used in the home.
Because UV needs clear water to work well, Riomar homes often pair a UV unit with prefiltration that removes sediment and helps prevent scale or biofilm buildup in the chamber—an important consideration in the humid subtropical climate and moderate-hardness water of the Jacksonville metro area. Correct sizing for your household flow and routine lamp and sleeve maintenance will keep a whole-house UV system performing to protect water at every tap.