Can a virus live in your drinking water?

YES. Both bacteria and viruses are microorganisms regulated by EPA’s Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) criteria. Viruses are the smallest form of microorganisms capable of causing disease, particularly those of a fecal origin infectious to humans by waterborne transmission; bacteria are typically single-celled microorganisms that can also cause health problems in humans, animals or plants, despite many form’s ability to aid in water pollution control.

If your water storage tank has an accumulation of sediment on the interior floor you may have undetected microorganisms in your water storage tank.  Sediment can be a safe habitat for a wide range of contaminants this can lead to the disinfectant being overwhelmed and the public served by your system being at risk of disease.

Clean Water Storage Tans and Towers

Keeping your water storage tanks clean and free of sediment is the best way to protect your customers from bacteria, viruses and many other microorganisms that can use the sediment on the floor of your tank to hide, grow and thrive.  Our divers dress in dry suits completely sealed in their own environment, the diver is then washed down with a chlorine solution to meet EPA requirements.  Our dive crew can quickly safely remove all sediment form your water storage tank or tower with a minimal of water loss!  Do not take the risk of bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms growing in your water system. Keep your tanks clean and your water safe to drink.

For a free Quote on your tank cleaning call toll free 1-888-481-1768.

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