Lake Water Filtration Systems
Transform your Muskoka lake water into clean, safe drinking water. Professional filtration system design and installation with UV treatment, sediment removal, and complete water purification.
Get Free Water AnalysisWhy Lake Water Needs Filtration
While Muskoka's lakes are beautiful and relatively clean, raw lake water contains sediment, bacteria, organic matter, and potential contaminants that make it unsafe for drinking without proper treatment. Even clear-looking water can harbor invisible threats.
A properly designed filtration system makes your lake water safe for drinking, cooking, and all household uses. We design multi-stage filtration systems specifically for Muskoka lake water conditions, ensuring your family has clean, safe water year-round.
💧 Clean Water is Essential
Don't rely on untreated lake water or worry about water quality. Professional filtration systems provide peace of mind and protect your family's health.
Multi-Stage Filtration Systems
Comprehensive water treatment for complete protection
Sediment Filtration
The first line of defense removes visible particles, sand, silt, and debris from lake water. Essential for protecting downstream equipment and improving water clarity.
What it removes:
- • Sand and silt particles
- • Rust and sediment
- • Debris and particulates
- • Typically 5-50 micron filtration
Carbon Filtration
Activated carbon removes chlorine, chemicals, taste, and odor issues. Improves water taste dramatically and removes many dissolved organic compounds.
What it removes:
- • Chlorine and chemicals
- • Unpleasant tastes and odors
- • Organic compounds
- • Some pesticides and herbicides
UV Disinfection ⭐ ESSENTIAL
The most critical component for lake water. UV light destroys bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, making water microbiologically safe to drink. No chemicals added.
What it kills:
- • E. coli and coliform bacteria
- • Cryptosporidium and Giardia
- • Viruses and other pathogens
- • 99.99% effective when properly sized
Important: UV systems require sediment pre-filtration to work effectively. Cloudy water blocks UV rays.
Optional: Reverse Osmosis (Drinking Water)
For drinking and cooking water, an under-sink RO system provides ultimate purification. Removes dissolved minerals, heavy metals, and virtually all contaminants.
Additional removal:
- • Heavy metals (lead, arsenic)
- • Dissolved solids (TDS)
- • Fluoride and nitrates
- • Nearly all remaining contaminants
Optional: Water Softener
If your lake water is hard (high mineral content), a softener prevents scale buildup, extends appliance life, and improves soap performance.
Benefits:
- • Removes calcium and magnesium
- • Prevents scale in pipes and appliances
- • Softer skin and hair
- • Better soap and detergent performance
Filtration System Packages
Basic Protection
Essential filtration for seasonal cottages
- ✓ Sediment filter (20 micron)
- ✓ Carbon filter
- ✓ Basic UV system
- ✓ Suitable for light use
- ✓ Good for seasonal properties
Best for: Weekend cottages, light water use, budget-conscious installations
Complete System
Comprehensive protection for year-round homes
- ✓ Multi-stage sediment (20, 5, 1 micron)
- ✓ Whole-house carbon filtration
- ✓ Commercial-grade UV system
- ✓ System monitoring and alarms
- ✓ Annual service included
Best for: Full-time residents, families, high water use, maximum protection
Premium Package
Ultimate water quality
- ✓ Everything in Complete System
- ✓ Water softener
- ✓ Under-sink RO for drinking
- ✓ Whole-house sediment backwash
- ✓ Advanced monitoring system
Best for: Luxury properties, maximum water quality, comprehensive treatment
UV Disinfection: The Heart of Lake Water Safety
How UV Water Treatment Works
Ultraviolet light at 254 nanometers wavelength penetrates harmful microorganisms and disrupts their DNA, rendering them unable to reproduce or cause infection. It's the same technology used in municipal water treatment, adapted for residential use.
✅ Advantages:
- • No chemicals added to water
- • No taste or odor changes
- • Kills 99.99% of microorganisms
- • Instant treatment (no contact time)
- • Low operating cost
- • Environmentally friendly
⚠️ Requirements:
- • Requires sediment pre-filtration
- • UV lamp replacement yearly
- • Needs electricity to operate
- • Water must be relatively clear
- • Proper sizing is critical
- • Sleeve cleaning required
Proper UV System Sizing
UV systems must be sized for your peak flow rate, not just average use. We calculate:
- • Number of fixtures and simultaneous use
- • Water quality and turbidity
- • Flow rate through system
- • UV dose requirements for your water
Our Installation Process
Water Testing & Analysis
We test your lake water for bacteria, turbidity, minerals, and contaminants to design the right system.
Custom System Design
Based on water quality, usage needs, and budget, we design your filtration system.
Professional Installation
We install all components in proper sequence with correct plumbing and electrical connections.
System Testing
Post-installation water testing ensures system is working correctly and water is safe.
Owner Training & Maintenance Plan
Complete training on system operation and maintenance schedule setup.
Filtration System Maintenance
Regular Maintenance Required:
Every 3-6 Months:
- • Replace sediment filter cartridges
- • Check UV system operation
- • Inspect for leaks or issues
Annually:
- • Replace UV lamp (critical!)
- • Clean UV quartz sleeve
- • Replace carbon filters
- • Water quality testing
- • System inspection
As Needed:
- • Replace RO membrane (2-3 years)
- • Softener regeneration
- • Filter housing O-rings
💡 Maintenance Packages Available
We offer annual maintenance packages that include all filter replacements, UV lamp changes, and water testing. Never forget maintenance - we'll keep you on schedule!
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