There is one question we hear over and over again from our clients; can the coronavirus be transferred through water? In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, we understand why everyone is anxious about getting or passing this virus. While many of our water treatment systems cleans and rids your home or restaurant’s water of viruses, the short and quick answer to this question is no. As of this time, the Coronavirus cannot be transferred through water.
How Is the Coronavirus Transmitted?
According to the FDA, the Covid-19 virus is passed person-to-person. The virus can spread from an infected person’s nose or mouth via small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe heavily. These liquid particles that carry the Covid-19 virus different in sizes and range from larger ‘respiratory droplets’ to smaller ‘aerosols’.
A person can catch COVID-19 when the virus gets into their mouth, nose or eyes. This happens more frequently when people are in direct or close contact (less than 1 metre apart) with an infected person.
The virus can also spread after infected people sneeze, cough on, or touch surfaces, or objects, such as tables, doorknobs and handrails. The Covid-19 virus can stay on surfaces and objects for up to a couple of days. In warmer settings or where there is sunlight, it has been found that the virus can die quicker. Other people may become infected by touching these contaminated surfaces, then touching their eyes, noses or mouths without having cleaned their hands first.
Water Treatment Systems that Rid Water of Viruses
Again, while Covid-19 is not transmitted via water sources (at the time this article was written), there are whole home water treatment systems that can rid your water supply of other viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants found in your home’s water supply.
For example, a RO (reverse osmosis) water treatment system has been known as one of the most efficient systems at ridding your water supply of viruses and contaminants. Another great recommendation for those on well water would be to couple your RO system with a UV filtration system.
While a water softener system is great for your skin, hair and appliances, it is more noted for ridding lime from your water supply. Sure! It makes your hair and skin feel great, and extends the life of your appliances and fixtures, it does not rid your water of any viruses or bacteria.
Get Your Water Tested Today
The good news is there are professionals in and around Springfield, Mo., Bentonville, AR, Joplin, Mo., and Jefferson City who can come out test your water supply in order to see what exactly is in your water and whether or not it is contaminated. Aquasani is one such company whose water technicians are highly skilled and trained to handle such matters while educating people the right information to ensure they take the right course of action. Call today and schedule your water test!
About Aquasani in Springfield, Mo.
Aquasani is an authorized dealer for Rainsoft, WaterLogic, & JavaSmart. Based in Springfield, Mo., and at Lake of the Ozarks / Osage Beach in Missouri, Aquasani services areas in the Ozarks including Osage Beach, Camdenton, Aurora and even Jefferson City. In essence, we service Mid-Missouri, Southwest Missouri, and Northwest Arkansas, and have been servicing these areas since 2004. We provide home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole-house air purification systems, and problem-solving water filtration systems for homes and offices.
Aside from our purification systems, we also sell all-natural cleaning products and household items which are environmentally friendly and low-cost.
We specialize in water filtration and purification for both commercial businesses and residential homes. If that isn’t enough, we provide free trials for our water cooler services. If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (417) 881-4000 or (573) 692-4009 if you are in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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