Access to clean and safe water is a fundamental need for every household. While municipal water treatment facilities are designed to remove contaminants and microorganisms, many homeowners seek additional safeguards to ensure the highest possible water quality. One increasingly popular solution is installing a point-of-entry ultraviolet (UV) system.

What is the function of a point-of-entry UV system?

A point-of-entry UV system is installed where water enters your home, treating all the water that flows through your plumbing. Unlike point-of-use systems, which purify water at a single tap, point-of-entry systems provide whole-home protection. As water flows past the lamp of a UV system, microorganisms receive a lethal dose of UV light that attacks their DNA, inactivating their ability to reproduce.

Why should your customers consider UV for municipally treated water? 

  1. Microbial protection: Municipal water treatment is highly effective, but equipment failures or contamination events can occur. UV systems act as a final barrier against microorganisms that may occasionally slip through or enter the system after treatment.
  2. Distribution system vulnerability: Water travels through miles of pipes after leaving the treatment plant. Leaks, pipe breaks, or cross-connections can introduce contaminants. UV treatment ensures that any microbes entering your home’s supply are neutralized before you use the water.
  3. No chemical byproducts: UV inactivation is a physical process that does not produce chlorine or chloramine byproducts. It also preserves the natural taste and odor of the water.
  4. Low maintenance and reliable operation: UV systems are easy to maintain, generally requiring only annual lamp replacement. They operate continuously and reliably, providing peace of mind with minimal intervention.
  5. Whole-home protection: Unlike under-sink or faucet filters, point-of-entry UV systems treat every water fixture in your home, including showers, washing machines, and garden taps. 
  6. Supporting sensitive populations: Families with young children, elderly members, or immuno-compromised individuals can benefit from the extra layer of water confidence that UV treatment offers.

How does UV treatment work?

Water is treated as it runs through a stainless-steel chamber containing a UV lamp. As water flows past the lamp, microorganisms receive a lethal dose of UV light that attacks their DNA, inactivating their ability to reproduce and cause infection. UV treatment doesn’t require chemicals, so no harmful byproducts are going back into the environment, and the taste of your water isn’t affected. 

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