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UV Water Sterilization Systems

Chemical-free water purification using ultraviolet light to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and harmful microorganisms from your water supply.

How UV Water Sterilization Works

Water Flows Through

Water passes through a clear chamber containing a UV lamp.

UV Light Destroys

UV-C light penetrates and destroys the DNA of harmful microorganisms.

Safe Water Exits

Purified water continues to your home's plumbing system.

Benefits of UV Water Sterilization

Health Benefits:

  • Kills 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and parasites
  • No harmful chemicals added to water
  • Doesn't affect taste, odor, or color
  • Effective against chlorine-resistant organisms
  • Safe for people with chemical sensitivities

Practical Benefits:

  • Instant purification - no waiting time
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • Compact size - fits in tight spaces
  • Energy efficient operation
  • No storage tanks required

What UV Sterilization Eliminates

Bacteria:

  • • E. coli
  • • Salmonella
  • • Legionella
  • • Cholera
  • • Typhoid
  • • Streptococcus

Viruses:

  • • Hepatitis A & B
  • • Norwalk virus
  • • Rotavirus
  • • Polio virus
  • • Influenza
  • • Adenovirus

Parasites:

  • • Giardia
  • • Cryptosporidium
  • • Toxoplasma
  • • Cyclospora
  • • Microsporidium
  • • Amoebic cysts

UV Sterilization System Types

Whole House UV Systems

Installed at the point of entry to treat all water entering your home.

  • • Protects entire home's water supply
  • • Higher flow rates (10-20+ GPM)
  • • Larger UV lamps and chambers
  • • Professional installation required
  • • Best for well water systems
Cost: $800-2,000 installed

Point-of-Use UV Systems

Installed at specific locations like kitchen sinks or drinking water taps.

  • • Targeted water treatment
  • • Lower flow rates (1-5 GPM)
  • • Compact size
  • • Lower cost installation
  • • Good for drinking water only
Cost: $300-800 installed

Professional Installation Process

Pre-Installation:

  • • Water quality testing and analysis
  • • System sizing and selection
  • • Installation location assessment
  • • Electrical requirements review
  • • Permit applications if required

Installation Day:

  • • UV system mounting and positioning
  • • Plumbing connections and bypasses
  • • Electrical connections and controls
  • • System testing and calibration
  • • Operation training and maintenance schedule

UV System Maintenance

Annual Maintenance:

  • • UV lamp replacement (every 12 months)
  • • Quartz sleeve cleaning
  • • System performance testing
  • • Electrical connections inspection
  • • Water quality testing

Warning Signs:

  • • UV alarm indicators
  • • Reduced water flow
  • • Unusual tastes or odors
  • • Visible lamp degradation
  • • System error messages

When You Need UV Sterilization

Immediate Need:

  • • Well water with bacteria contamination
  • • Recent water quality test failures
  • • Boil water advisories in your area
  • • Immunocompromised family members
  • • Recurring waterborne illness
  • • Surface water sources

Preventive Benefits:

  • • Protection against future contamination
  • • Chemical-free water treatment
  • • Backup to municipal chlorination
  • • Peace of mind for drinking water
  • • Compliance with health regulations
  • • Property value enhancement

UV Sterilization Investment

Initial Investment

$300-2,000

Depending on system size and complexity

Annual Operating Cost

$50-150

Lamp replacement and electricity

20-Year Savings

$3,000+

Compared to bottled water costs

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Protect Your Family with UV Sterilization

Get chemical-free water purification that eliminates harmful microorganisms. Contact us for a free water assessment and UV system consultation.

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