If your water comes from a private well, it might not receive any water treatments before entering your home. Installing the proper equipment can improve the water's quality and protect you from possible contaminants. Filtration can help with a wide range of particles, but ultraviolet (UV) sterilization is often the most effective option for tiny microbes that cause illnesses. Review this guide to learn more about this solution.

How UV Sterilization Works

Ultraviolet radiation is just like visible light but at a wavelength that humans can’t see. It has more energy than visible light but less energy than X-rays. 

Because of its high energy levels, UV light can damage certain kinds of organic molecules. In humans, the UV light from the sun causes sunburns. For microbes, the damage from UV light can destroy their DNA and prevent them from reproducing, eventually killing them.

UV water treatment kills microbes in your supply that could otherwise make you ill. The water is exposed to a lamp before it runs to the tap. With enough power and exposure, UV light can kill all the microbes that make up the most common and troublesome water-borne illnesses. The amount of exposure needed depends on the specific microbes present, as well as the cloudiness of the supply, as cloudy water can block some of the radiation.

Benefits of UV Water Treatment

UV water treatment is effective at killing the microbes that cause a wide range of diseases. These include E. coli, dysentery, cholera, salmonella, giardia, hepatitis A, and rotavirus. Some of these illnesses can be quite severe, so careful prevention is a smart step to keep your family safe and healthy. 

You may also experience fewer stomach problems. The treatment doesn't involve any chemicals or heat, keeping the water as clean as possible. 

To install a UV sterilization lamp and other water treatment equipment, choose Oehler Pump & Well Service. Licensed by the North Carolina Well Contractor Certification Commission, this family-run business has over 50 years of industry experience in Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Cabarrus counties. The team will help you maintain a clean water supply that supports your health. To get an estimate, call (704) 875-2209. Visit them online to learn more about their water treatment solutions.