A UV light system uses ultraviolet light to disinfect water as it passes through a treatment chamber. Rather than filtering microorganisms out, UV damages their genetic material so they can no longer reproduce. The EPA describes UV disinfection as a physical treatment process that inactivates microorganisms by damaging their nucleic acids.
For well-water customers, this can provide an important disinfection barrier against bacteria, viruses, and parasites that may enter an untreated groundwater supply. For city-water customers, UV treatment serves a different purpose: it adds another layer of protection beyond municipal water treatment, particularly for homeowners concerned about disruptions such as water-main problems or boil-water advisories.
UV light disinfects water, but it does not remove chlorine, hardness minerals, sediment, chemicals, or other contaminants. If your specific issues include chlorine taste, larger particles, hard water, or dissolved contaminants, Jason’s can recommend a filtration system, water softener, or reverse osmosis system to work alongside UV treatment. CDC guidance similarly notes that UV systems disinfect water but do not remove chemicals, and that pre-filtration improves UV performance.
The right treatment begins with knowing what you are trying to solve. Jason’s provides a free water test so our team can evaluate your water source, hardness, and other specific issues before recommending a filtration system or UV light system.
Jason’s Water Systems offers financing options for qualifying customers who want better water without paying the entire system cost upfront. Current options include deferred-payment and same-as-cash plans on approved credit.
Water clarity, flow rate, equipment placement, and pretreatment can all affect UV performance. Jason’s experienced technicians can evaluate the home and complete expert installation so the equipment is integrated correctly with your plumbing and other water treatment systems.
Jason’s existing whole-house systems are installed by trained technicians with an emphasis on correct setup and system efficiency.
Jason’s is a family-owned Texas business that has been operating since 1979. The company serves San Antonio and communities throughout the surrounding area, including Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, Schertz, Seguin, and other Central Texas locations.
There is no single water treatment technology that handles every water problem.
A UV light system addresses microorganisms. It does not soften hard water, remove scale buildup, filter chlorine, or provide the same dissolved-contaminant reduction as reverse osmosis systems.
For San Antonio homes, that distinction matters. SAWS reports typical local hardness of approximately 15 to 20 grains per gallon, so calcium and magnesium are also common concerns. A water softener removes those hardness minerals to help reduce scale buildup in plumbing and appliances.
Depending on your water source, Jason’s may recommend pairing UV with other water treatment systems.
