Microbes & Bacteria

[walywr]

We need a system for getting rid of Microbes, bacteria & any other thing that would possibly grow in the water. Hardness & minerals are not a factor for us. Do you have any thoughts in terms of something simple & low maintenance that may work for us? Price is obviously a factor but within reason of course. Let me know what your thoughts are please.

[waterfilters]

If microorganisms are the primary concern, then I would recommend a clarifying filter to make the water as crystal clear as possible to facilitate the use of a UV system. Uv is only effective with extremely clear water. This would involve 2 standard filter housings like this: 20 Inch Big Blue Whole House Water Filter Housing #20 from Ametek, USFilter, and Pentek in parallel to facilitate good flow, because the filter cartridges I would recommend will be this extremely tight carbon block: Pentek FLOPLUS-20BB High Flow Carbon Water Filter Cartridge 455906-43 This would be followed by the UV system. The same one we discussed before. It's a very powerful stainless steel unit at a very reasonable price.

The carbon filters will be very long lasting. Situated in parallel they will last for 100,000 gallons before needing to be changed. You can do the math, but that's alot of water no matter how you slice it.

Thank you,
WaterFilters.NET

[awc222]

Originally Posted by walywr

We need a system for getting rid of Microbes, bacteria & any other thing that would possibly grow in the water. Hardness & minerals are not a factor for us. Do you have any thoughts in terms of something simple & low maintenance that may work for us? Price is obviously a factor but within reason of course. Let me know what your thoughts are please.

You say hardness and minerals are not a concern, but, nonetheless, this information will be vital to properly address your water concerns. Have you had your water tested for hardness, iron, TDS., etc.?

What is the source of your water? Surface water, well water? What will the water be used for? What is causing your concerns for mico-organism that MIGHT be in your water? Are you just speculationg or is there actual symptoms/reports that indicate these problems?

Just saying I want to kill the bugs if they are they there, isn't enough.

Putting carbon filters on bacterial infested water can be very risky as they can create a place for bacterial to colonize if not done properly. I agree that UV is the best possible means of handling micro-organisms, bbut, again, only if done properly---or you woukld be wasting your money.

Andy Christensen, CWS-III