Private well water is not regulated or treated before it enters your home. That means bacteria, viruses, and parasites like E.coli, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia can be present in your well water - invisible to the naked eye and undetectable by taste or smell.

The Kent UV Disinfection System provides reliable, chemical-free protection against these harmful microorganisms - using ultraviolet light to inactivate bacteria, viruses, and chlorine-resistant parasites before your well water reaches any tap in your home. No chemicals. No taste or odour change. No ongoing treatment costs.

Powered by VIQUA - one of the world's leading UV water disinfection manufacturers - and professionally installed by Kent Water across Southern Ontario.

Designed for homes with private wells across Southern Ontario and the GTA.

Contact us for pricing - flexible purchase and rental plans available. Professional installation included.

Quick Answer: What does the Kent UV Disinfection System do?

The Kent UV Disinfection System uses ultraviolet light to inactivate harmful bacteria, viruses, and chlorine-resistant parasites - including E.coli, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia - in private well water. Unlike chemical disinfection methods, UV treatment adds nothing to your water, changes no taste or odour, and requires no ongoing chemical costs. The system is powered by VIQUA technology and includes integrated pre-filtration for reliable whole house well water protection. Every system includes professional installation and manufacturer warranty coverage.

Why Well Water Homes Need UV Disinfection

Why Well Water homes need UV Disinfection

Unlike city water which is treated and tested by municipalities before reaching your home, private well water receives no treatment or regulation. What's in your well depends entirely on local geology, seasonal conditions, nearby agricultural activity, and groundwater movement - and it can change over time without any visible warning signs.

Bacteria, viruses, and parasites in well water are particularly concerning because:

  • They are invisible: contaminated well water looks, tastes and smells completely normal. You cannot detect biological contamination without testing.
  • They cause serious illness: E.coli, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia can cause severe gastrointestinal illness - particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
  • They are chlorine-resistant: Cryptosporidium and Giardia are resistant to chlorine disinfection, making UV the most effective treatment method for these parasites.
  • Contamination can happen suddenly: heavy rainfall, flooding, or changes in groundwater can introduce new bacteria into a previously safe well.
  • Standard filters don't remove them: sediment filters, carbon filters, and water softeners do not remove bacteria, viruses, or parasites from well water.

The Kent UV Disinfection System provides continuous, chemical-free protection against all of these threats.

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What the Kent UV System does for your home

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  • Kills Bacteria & E.coli: Inactivates harmful bacteria including E.coli, coliform bacteria, and other waterborne pathogens that cause illness.
  • Eliminates Viruses: UV light is effective against a wide range of waterborne viruses that standard filtration cannot remove.
  • Inactivates Chlorine-Resistant Parasites: Specifically effective against Cryptosporidium and Giardia - parasites that are resistant to chlorine treatment and common in well water across Southern Ontario.
  • No Chemicals Added: UV disinfection adds nothing to your water - no chlorine, no chemicals, no taste or odour change.
  • No Ongoing Treatment Costs: Unlike chemical disinfection methods, UV requires no chemical purchases or dosing equipment.
  • Reliable Continuous Protection: Specially designed Sterilume-HO lamps provide consistent UV output over the entire 9,000-hour lamp life - ensuring continuous disinfection without degradation.
  • Built-In Safety Features: Visual lamp life indicator, audible lamp failure alarm, audible lamp replacement reminder, and Safety-Loc™ connector that disconnects power before the lamp can be removed.
  • Durable Stainless Steel Chamber:304 stainless steel chamber prolongs system life and eliminates UV light degradation.
  • Easy Maintenance: Simple lamp and filter cartridge replacement - no special tools or expertise required.
  • Whole House Protection: Installed at the main water entry point - every tap, shower, and appliance in your home receives disinfected water.
  • Backed by Manufacturer Warranty: Every system is protected by manufacturer warranty coverage.

How the Kent UV Disinfection System works

The Kent UV Disinfection System uses ultraviolet light - the same part of the natural light spectrum that causes sunburn - to destroy the DNA of harmful microorganisms, preventing them from reproducing and causing illness. The process is immediate, chemical-free, and leaves no residual byproducts in your water.

How the Kent DropPro Connect works

Step 1: Pre-Filtration

Well water first passes through the integrated pre-filter, which removes sediment and particles that could shield microorganisms from UV exposure. Clean, clear water is essential for effective UV disinfection - the pre-filter ensures the UV light can reach every microorganism in the water.

Step 2: UV Disinfection Chamber

Water flows through the 304 stainless steel UV chamber, where it is exposed to the Sterilume-HO UV lamp. The UV light penetrates the cell walls of bacteria, viruses, and parasites - destroying their DNA and preventing them from reproducing. Cryptosporidium and Giardia - which are resistant to chlorine - are inactivated at this stage.

Step 3: Disinfected Water Flows to Your Home

Water exits the UV chamber and flows to every tap, shower, and appliance in your home - free from harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Nothing has been added to your water. Taste and odour are unchanged.

Continuous Monitoring: The system continuously monitors lamp performance - alerting you visually and audibly if the lamp fails or requires replacement, ensuring your protection is never compromised without warning.

What's included with every Kent UV Disinfection System?

  • VIQUA UV disinfection system with 304 stainless steel chamber
  • Sterilume-HO UV lamp - 9,000-hour life
  • Integrated pre-filtration (10" or 20" High Flow filter housing)
  • Safety-Loc™ connector with power interlock
  • Visual lamp life remaining indicator
  • Audible lamp failure alarm
  • Audible lamp replacement reminder
  • Professional installation by Kent's licensed technicians
  • System configuration based on your water test results
  • Manufacturer warranty coverage

Technical Specifications

Flow Rates (@ 95% UVT)

Standard Smaller System Larger System
US Public Health (16 mJ/cm²) 16 GPM (60 lpm / 3.6 m³/hr) 34 GPM (120 lpm / 7.8 m³/hr)
VIQUA Standard (30 mJ/cm²) 9 GPM (34 lpm / 2.0 m³/hr) 18 GPM (70 lpm / 4.2 m³/hr)
NSF/EPA (40 mJ/cm²) 7 GPM (26 lpm / 1.6 m³/hr) 14 GPM (54 lpm / 3.3 m³/hr)

Dimensions

Specification Smaller System Larger System
Overall 17" x 10.5" x 18" (43 x 26 x 45 cm) 17" x 10.5" x 28" (43 x 26 x 71 cm)
Controller 7.25" x 3.25" x 2.5" (18.6 x 8.1 x 6.4 cm) 7.25" x 3.25" x 2.5" (18.6 x 8.1 x 6.4 cm)
Inlet/Outlet Port Size 1" MNPT INLET / 1" x 3/4" COMBO OUTLET 1" MNPT INLET / 1" x 3/4" COMBO OUTLET
Shipping Weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg) 32 lbs (14.5 kg)

Electrical

Specification Smaller System Larger System
Voltage 100-240V / 50/60 Hz 100-240V / 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 35W 60W
Maximum Operating Pressure 125 psi (8.62 bar) 125 psi (8.62 bar)
Influent Water Temperature 2-40°C (36-104°F) 2-40°C (36-104°F)

Features

Feature Smaller System Larger System
Visual "Power On"
Chamber Material 304 SS 304 SS
Visual Lamp Life Remaining
Audible Lamp Failure
Audible Lamp Replacement Reminder
UV Sensor
Filter Housing 10" High Flow 20" High Flow

Is the Kent UV Disinfection System worth it

How the Kent DropPro Connect works

For Southern Ontario well water homeowners, UV disinfection is not a luxury - it is a fundamental layer of protection against biological contamination that no other filtration system provides. Iron filters, water softeners, and carbon filters are all essential for addressing specific water quality problems - but none of them protect against bacteria, viruses, and parasites. A well that tests clean today can become contaminated after heavy rainfall, flooding, or changes in local groundwater - and without UV protection, that contamination reaches every tap in your home without warning.

The Kent UV Disinfection System operates continuously, adds nothing to your water, and requires only an annual lamp replacement to maintain full protection. For any home on a private well - particularly homes with children, elderly residents, or immunocompromised individuals - UV disinfection is one of the most important water treatment investments you can make. It is most effective when paired with pre-filtration to remove sediment that could shield microorganisms from UV exposure - which is why the Kent system includes integrated pre-filtration as standard.

Is the Kent UV Disinfection System Right for Your Home

This system may be the right choice if:

  • Your home uses a private well in Southern Ontario
  • You want chemical-free protection against bacteria, viruses, and parasites
  • You are concerned about E.coli, Cryptosporidium, or Giardia in your well water
  • You want continuous whole house disinfection - not just point-of-use protection
  • You want a system that adds nothing to your water - no taste or odour change
  • You want built-in safety alerts for lamp failure and replacement reminders
  • You want professional installation and manufacturer warranty coverage

UV disinfection works best as part of a complete well water treatment system. Explore Kent's Well Water Filtration Solutions - our team will recommend the right combination for your specific well conditions during your Free Water Test.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does UV disinfection remove bacteria from well water?

    Yes- UV disinfection is one of the most effective methods for inactivating bacteria in well water, including E.coli, coliform bacteria, and other harmful waterborne pathogens. The UV light destroys the DNA of microorganisms, preventing them from reproducing and causing illness. Unlike chemical disinfection, UV treatment adds nothing to your water and leaves no residual byproducts - making it the preferred chemical-free disinfection method for private well homes across Southern Ontario.
  • Can UV disinfection remove Cryptosporidium and Giardia?

    Yes - UV disinfection is specifically effective against Cryptosporidium and Giardia, two chlorine-resistant parasites that are common in groundwater across Southern Ontario. These parasites cannot be effectively treated with chlorine or chemical disinfection - UV light is the recommended treatment method. The Kent UV system is designed and tested to inactivate these parasites at the flow rates specified in the technical specifications.
  • How often does the UV lamp need to be replaced?

    The Sterilume-HO UV lamp in the Kent system has a rated life of 9,000 hours - approximately one year of continuous operation. The system includes a visual lamp life remaining indicator and an audible lamp replacement reminder to alert you when replacement is due. Annual lamp replacement is the primary maintenance requirement for the UV system.
  • Does a UV system need to be combined with other filters?

    Yes - UV disinfection works by exposing microorganisms to UV light. If water contains sediment, turbidity, or other particles, those particles can shield microorganisms from UV exposure - reducing disinfection effectiveness. The Kent UV system includes integrated pre-filtration to remove sediment before water reaches the UV chamber. For well water homes with iron, sulfur, hardness, or other contaminants, additional treatment systems are typically recommended alongside UV disinfection - Kent's free water test identifies the right combination for your specific well.
  • What microorganisms does the Kent UV system inactivate?

    The Kent UV Disinfection System is effective against bacteria including E.coli and coliform bacteria, a wide range of waterborne viruses, and chlorine-resistant parasites including Cryptosporidium and Giardia. It is designed and tested to meet US Public Health, VIQUA Standard, and NSF/EPA disinfection standards at the specified flow rates.
  • Does UV disinfection affect water taste or odour?

    No - UV disinfection adds nothing to your water and removes nothing from it. It does not change the taste, odour, colour, or mineral content of your water. It is a purely physical process that destroys microorganism DNA using ultraviolet light.
  • How is the Kent UV system powered?

    The system operates on standard 100-240V / 50/60 Hz power - compatible with standard household electrical outlets. The smaller system consumes 35W and the larger system consumes 60W - both are energy efficient for continuous operation.
  • What happens if the UV lamp fails?

    The system includes both a visual lamp failure indicator and an audible lamp failure alarm - alerting you immediately if the lamp fails or is not providing adequate UV output. The Safety-Loc™ connector also ensures that power is disconnected before the lamp can be removed - preventing accidental UV exposure during maintenance.
  • Which size UV system do I need for my home?

    The right system size depends on your household flow rate requirements - the volume of water your home uses simultaneously at peak demand. The smaller system handles up to 9 GPM at VIQUA standard (30 mJ/cm²), while the larger system handles up to 18 GPM. Kent's team determines the appropriate size during your free water test based on your household size and plumbing configuration.
  • Can the UV system be combined with a well water softener or iron filter?

    Yes - and for most well water homes, UV disinfection is recommended as part of a complete treatment system. Filtration systems address iron, sulfur, sediment, and hardness. The UV system addresses bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Together they provide comprehensive well water protection. Kent's free water test identifies which combination is right for your specific well conditions.

Finding the right plan for your budget

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The Kent UV Disinfection System is available through flexible purchase and rental options.

Contact our team for pricing based on your specific well water conditions and household requirements.

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