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Overview of Leesburg's Public Groundwater Supply

The water serving the DURA-STRESS INC public system in Leesburg, Lake County, FL, comes from groundwater sources. This system supports approximately 350 people through two connections. Government records maintained by the EPA include data on water quality and treatment processes used within this system, which provides context but does not define conditions at individual homes.

What Government Data Reveals About Bacteria and Water Treatment

The EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data for DURA-STRESS INC shows one health-based violation recorded among a total of five. While this indicates an area where water safety standards were not met, the record itself does not specify that bacteria were detected or found at problematic levels throughout the system.

Additionally, treatment process codes assigned to this system include code 421, which corresponds to certain methods consistent with disinfection practices. However, the exact treatment technologies in place are not detailed in the public record.

Limits of System-Wide Data for Residential Decisions

Government data reports are valuable for understanding regional water quality and treatment trends but do not replace testing of individual residential water supplies. Bacteria presence can vary significantly between wells drawing from the same groundwater source due to factors like well depth, maintenance, and localized contamination.

Testing a home's water specifically for bacterial contamination is the only way to determine if bacteria treatment equipment is necessary or optimal for that property.

Comparing Treatment Approaches for Residential Bacteria Concerns

When considering how to address bacteria in residential water supplies, common equipment classes include filtration, chemical disinfection, and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. Each approach targets bacteria differently and has unique operational characteristics.

• Filtration can remove particulates and some microorganisms but may not fully eliminate bacteria, especially smaller or resistant strains.
• Chemical disinfection (such as chlorination) effectively reduces bacteria levels but may introduce taste, odor issues, or require handling of chemicals.
• UV disinfection delivers a chemical-free method that inactivates bacteria by disrupting their DNA, preventing reproduction.

A Closer Look at UV Disinfection for Home Use in Leesburg

The Well Bacteria UV System — Complete Disinfection is designed to provide thorough bacterial control suitable for residential groundwater users in areas like Leesburg. It ships ready to configure and delivers disinfection at a rate of up to 50 gallons per day (9 gallons per minute), compatible with typical household water demands.

UV disinfection is effective against a broad range of bacteria without adding chemicals, making it an appealing choice for homeowners seeking clean drinking water with minimal operational complexity.

Understanding Your Next Steps in Water Quality Assurance

To determine the best bacterial treatment option, homeowners should conduct comprehensive water testing through certified laboratories. Tests should include total coliform bacteria and other relevant microbial indicators.

Informed by testing results, selection of appropriate treatment equipment such as the Well Bacteria UV System can help ensure safe, bacteria-free water. Given the variables in water quality across homes served by the same system, personalized testing is key to effective water treatment.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2025-12-01. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA SDWIS record for DURA-STRESS INC (FL3350316), groundwater supply, serving 350 people: 1 health-based violations of 5 total; lead 90th percentile 0.0014 mg/L

The documented solution

Well Bacteria UV System — Complete Disinfection