Including filter system and high-performance Waterborne Viruses filter.
Waterborne viruses can get into household supply when sewage, animal waste, or stressed treatment systems affect a source. Because these viruses are microscopic, you usually won’t see, smell, or taste them in your water. That’s why many Scanlon homeowners choose an extra layer of protection beyond standard municipal treatment for water used in drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.
Unlike visible sediment or ordinary taste-and-odor problems, viruses are tiny enough to pass through filters that only remove particles and are not the same as larger bacteria. For families in Scanlon who want greater confidence in water throughout the house, focusing on filtration or treatment designed specifically to reduce microbes where water enters the home makes sense.
A whole-house UV disinfection system is commonly recommended as the most effective single treatment for waterborne viruses at the main line. UV systems expose flowing water to ultraviolet light inside a sealed chamber, targeting microorganisms like viruses without adding chemicals. Because it treats water continuously as it flows, a UV unit protects every tap in a Scanlon home without storing treated water.
UV units work best when the incoming water is clear, so they’re often paired with a prefilter to remove sediment that could shield microbes from the light. Correct sizing for your household flow rate plus routine lamp and sleeve maintenance are important to keep performance up. For Scanlon homeowners, a properly selected whole-house UV system adds a practical, chemical-free barrier aimed specifically at viruses entering the home.