Uses a targeted range of ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate harmful pathogens.
What you should know: Bacteria & Viruses
Many pathogens are resistant to the treatments used by city water plants, and can lead to severe illness.
Dangerous bacteria, viruses and cysts, many of which are tasteless and odorless, can contaminate your water without warning. Cities use chemical disinfectants to discourage bacterial contamination, but accidental or intentional system breaches, such as waterline breaks, can result in ‘boil water’ alerts and illness. In addition, many pathogens are resistant to the chemicals used by most cities. Left unchecked, bacterial contamination can lead to diseases such as typhoid, dysentery, cholera, hepatitis and giardiasis.
Signs of Bacteria in Your Water
- Frequent illness from rinsed foods or drinking water
- Water test is positive for total coliform bacteria
- Your city frequently issues ‘boil water’ alerts
- Your city uses an open-air finished water resevoir
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