Welcome to Ready & Able, formerly known as David LeRoy Plumbing! Although our name and brand have changed, we are still here to serve you and all of your plumbing, heating, cooling, and air quality needs!
Water sterilization is a unique, often unconsidered option for protecting the water supply at your home. UV water disinfection is a safe and effective way to kill harmful microorganisms and improve your water. Learn more about how UV water filters work, their advantages, what they can remove and how to maintain them to see if one of these systems is the right option for you!
UV lamps disinfect and sterilize water through the power of light. When applied at the right wavelength, the light alters the DNA of microorganisms, destroying them from the inside out. The basic process of using a UV water filter goes as follows:
A UV filter looks like a stainless steel cylinder with a light inside and is easy to use once set up correctly. The system will have a warning light to tell you when it needs to be cleaned or if the light needs to be replaced, which helps keep your water supply safe as long as you stay on schedule. Thanks to the design’s simplicity and effectiveness, using a UV water filtration system offers many benefits.
UV water disinfection systems offer many benefits to households throughout Pennsylvania thanks to their numerous advantages:
These sterilization systems are simple to use and safely kill microorganisms in your water supply.
UV sterilization systems are highly effective in killing bacteria in your water and preventing exposure to potential dangers such as:
It’s crucial to remember that UV systems do not remove anything from your water, meaning they will not improve taste, smell or clarity. However, you can easily pair your UV system with another water filtration option, such as a water softener, to help remove impurities and hard water buildup. Doing so also improves the effectiveness of your UV system.
UV water sterilization systems are known to be safe, with municipal and commercial water supply companies having used them for years. The UV filtration takes place within a closed container, posing no risk to your family or pets.
UV filters are also safer for the Earth and your environment than chemical alternatives, as they create zero dangerous byproducts.
Adding a UV water filter to your home does require some minor upkeep. One of the most crucial things to remember is to change the lamp and sleeve annually, regardless of how well they seem to be working. Arranging annual service from the installer is one of the easiest ways to ensure your system continues to work as intended in the long term.
To help boost system effectiveness, ensure you regularly clean the light source housing. Remember that if you must turn off the system for any reason, you should let the lamp warm up for several minutes before running water through it.
If you go beyond the recommended one-year interval for maintenance, you will want to run chlorine throughout the home’s plumbing to disinfect the water before you can rely solely on the UV system again.
If you think a UV sterilization system is right for your home, Ready & Able is here to help! We take pride in all our work and strive to give you effective water treatment options that help you feel healthier and safer. Fill out our online booking form to get started or contact us to learn more!
Welcome to Ready & Able, formerly known as David LeRoy Plumbing! Although our name and brand have changed, we are still here to serve you and all of your plumbing, heating, cooling, and air quality needs!