Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - UV Water Filtration for lake water purification

chocophile · 07-02-2015, 08:36 AM

We've had a UV system for over 10 years, and we're very happy with it. We also use a point-of-use carbon filter at the kitchen sink to eliminate that lakey taste in the spring.

There are some extra steps when opening and closing, and you have to buy a new lamp every 12-months of use.

We had our water tested a couple of years ago and it was fine: no microorganisms, radon, or organic chemicals.

NH wells can have radon, but it dissipates in the lake, so that's not a concern.

I think the UV approach is a good alternative to drilling a well at a seasonal home.

07-02-2015, 08:36 AM	#7
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 117 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Works Great, Some Extra Steps We've had a UV system for over 10 years, and we're very happy with it. We also use a point-of-use carbon filter at the kitchen sink to eliminate that lakey taste in the spring. There are some extra steps when opening and closing, and you have to buy a new lamp every 12-months of use. We had our water tested a couple of years ago and it was fine: no microorganisms, radon, or organic chemicals. NH wells can have radon, but it dissipates in the lake, so that's not a concern. I think the UV approach is a good alternative to drilling a well at a seasonal home.