Ultraviolet (UV) water filter systems for whole-home protection
Description
Our UV water filters use ultraviolet light to purify water, targeting sediment and harmful organisms like bacteria, viruses, and cysts. These UV filters are tailored to your home, helping ensure your drinking water is cleaner and safer.
Whole house defense
Our UV device can be added on to any system as an added layer of protection as well as improve water quality without altering the taste and smell.
How a UV water filter works
Sterilize viruses and bacteria
Defend your home from waterborne illnesses like salmonella, e.coli, giardia and other ground water contamination.
Viruses
Can cause stomach illnesses and serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.
Bacteria
Pathogens may cause diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, nausea, headaches, fever, and fatigue.
Sediment
Silt, sand, and dirt can leech into water causing a foul smell, bad taste, and gritty texture.
Benefits of a UV water filter
No harsh chemicals
Purify water without relying on chlorine, ensuring no changes to the taste or odor of your water.
Effective water disinfection
Neutralize 99.99% of harmful microorganisms in your water supply.
Low maintenance
Say goodbye to monthly filter cleaning with this effortless, simple system.
Benefits of a UV water filter
Specifications
Up to 15 gallons/min
UV
Ultraviolet Light
Catalytic Carbon Filter
Catalytic Carbon
Min. 10 psi – Max. 120 psi
36°F – 104°F
Limited Warranty, Non-Transferrable
Results you can trust
From the free water test to expert installation, we take care of it all.
We analyze the water in your kitchen sink to quickly discover any water issues.
We use your test results to customize a water system from our 250+ product combinations that fits your water needs and your budget.
Our local water experts are fully equipped and trained to perform your installation in as little as one day.
Frequently asked questions
We can tell you! Leaf Home Water Solutions provides a comprehensive test of your home’s water during our free, no-obligation consultation. A water expert from our team will scientifically sample and assess your water and tell you exactly what’s in it. They will then present a customized solution for you to address all the specific needs for your family’s water.
UV water filtration systems use ultraviolet light to disinfect water by neutralizing harmful microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and cysts. Leaf Home Water Solutions UV systems also reduce sediment and other contaminants by adding catalytic carbon activation.
Yes. UV water purification effectively neutralizes 99.99% of the bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms found in water.
UV water filters offer a low-maintenance, highly effective, and eco-friendly solution. However, UV systems cannot filter out minerals, heavy metals, or chlorine.
UV water filters are a safe way to treat your drinking water because they don’t use harsh chemicals. Additionally, they help remove potentially harmful microorganisms, thoroughly disinfecting your water.
Reverse osmosis systems and UV water filters address different water quality challenges. RO systems help remove heavy metals, chemicals, and PFAs, while UV filters help neutralize bacteria and viruses. A UV water filter does not affect the taste of water, while RO provides a cleaner, crisper taste.
The best option for your home will depend on the contaminants present in your water supply. Because RO and UV systems are different, they’re often paired together to create a customized, comprehensive water filtration system.
No, UV water filters do not produce waste or create by-products during filtration, making them a more eco-friendly choice compared to other water treatment systems.
Yes, UV filters are recommended as a well water solution in combination with other filtration systems. Well water often contains bacteria and other pathogens that can be rendered harmless by a UV water filter.
The UV bulbs in UV water filters need to be replaced about once a year or after 9,000 hours of use.
UV filtration systems do not eliminate chlorine or heavy metals from water, which is why they are often paired with other types of advanced filtration.
Installation involves connecting the filtration system to your main water supply line, typically at the point where water enters your home. This could be in your garage, outside your home, or anywhere else we can obtain access to your water source and electricity.
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper setup and optimal performance. Our Leaf Home Water Solutions installation team will schedule a date and time that works for you, providing free, white-glove installation and ensuring everything is set up and working properly before leaving your home.
We highly recommend allowing our water experts to handle your system maintenance to ensure optimum performance and longevity of your system. As always, you can reach out to our service and maintenance call center at 1-833-452-2737 to schedule a date and time for a technician to come to your home and conduct annual maintenance and service.
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