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chocophile · 10-03-2006, 05:04 PM

Several years ago we had a treatment system installed. There is a UV chamber that sterilizes the water (bacteria, viruses, protozoa) and before the UV chamber there's a particle filter to ensure that the water is clear enough that particles aren't blocking UV exposure. This type of system does not address chemical contaminents and it does not improve the taste/smell of the water. This type of system is in wide use, especially in seasonal homes on lakes in Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin.

The system does require maintenance. Startup/shutdown of the water system is more complicated in spring/fall, but manageable. Every 12 months of use requires a new UV light to ensure safe operation.

Overall, I am very happy with the system. I feel comfortable that the water is always safe to drink. The taste of the water isn't always the best (spring seems to be especially lakey), but maybe a point-of-use filter under the kitchen sink would improve that. (We usually bring some drinking water for the weekends.)

Feel free to email me if you want more specifics, recommendations, etc.

10-03-2006, 05:04 PM	#2
chocophile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 19-Mile Bay Posts: 117 Thanks: 15 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Water Treatment Several years ago we had a treatment system installed. There is a UV chamber that sterilizes the water (bacteria, viruses, protozoa) and before the UV chamber there's a particle filter to ensure that the water is clear enough that particles aren't blocking UV exposure. This type of system does not address chemical contaminents and it does not improve the taste/smell of the water. This type of system is in wide use, especially in seasonal homes on lakes in Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin. The system does require maintenance. Startup/shutdown of the water system is more complicated in spring/fall, but manageable. Every 12 months of use requires a new UV light to ensure safe operation. Overall, I am very happy with the system. I feel comfortable that the water is always safe to drink. The taste of the water isn't always the best (spring seems to be especially lakey), but maybe a point-of-use filter under the kitchen sink would improve that. (We usually bring some drinking water for the weekends.) Feel free to email me if you want more specifics, recommendations, etc.