{"id":9041,"date":"2025-06-24T07:53:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocinando.us\/?p=9041"},"modified":"2025-06-24T07:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:53:17","slug":"springwell-uv-water-purification-system-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocinando.us\/?p=9041","title":{"rendered":"Springwell UV Water Purification System Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-ast-blocks-layout=\"true\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-8197bd2e featured-box\">\n<div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-9a7dbe90 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\">\n<div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-6cdc21d6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-454c488d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none no-lazy\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter.jpg\" alt=\"Springwell UV Filter\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" title=\"Springwell UV Filter\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-0cfcc9f2\">\n<p>In our testing, the SpringWell UV water purification system eliminated all bacteria in our contaminated well. As a POE system, it\u2019s expensive and fairly challenging to install, but the silver lining is that it requires very little maintenance and is super affordable to own in the long run.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-6a0295ad uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\">\n<div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-23c2e644\">\n<p><span class=\"score-highlight score-exceptional\">10.00<\/span> Contaminant Reduction<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"score-highlight score-fair\">8.40<\/span> Design<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"score-highlight score-outstanding\">9.75<\/span> Maintenance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c4d677b3\">\n<p><span class=\"score-highlight score-exceptional\">10.00<\/span> Filtration Rate<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"score-highlight score-weak\">7.00<\/span> Setup<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"score-highlight score-good\">8.65<\/span> Company<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-a3ebb127 uagb-columns__columns-1 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\">\n<div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-c73ee9f6\">\n<p><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-edfa4fe1 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-82a07922 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Eliminated all bacteria in our testing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-be298c9b uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Performed consistently &amp; reliably throughout the 3.5-month review period<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-cff47016 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Long lamp lifespan minimizes maintenance<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6a4bd202 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Sturdy, durable stainless steel &amp; quartz construction<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ab027b91 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M438.6 105.4C451.1 117.9 451.1 138.1 438.6 150.6L182.6 406.6C170.1 419.1 149.9 419.1 137.4 406.6L9.372 278.6C-3.124 266.1-3.124 245.9 9.372 233.4C21.87 220.9 42.13 220.9 54.63 233.4L159.1 338.7L393.4 105.4C405.9 92.88 426.1 92.88 438.6 105.4H438.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Has no effect on water flow rate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>What We Don\u2019t Like<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-da817e99 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1bb804c4 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M376.6 427.5c11.31 13.58 9.484 33.75-4.094 45.06c-5.984 4.984-13.25 7.422-20.47 7.422c-9.172 0-18.27-3.922-24.59-11.52L192 305.1l-135.4 162.5c-6.328 7.594-15.42 11.52-24.59 11.52c-7.219 0-14.48-2.438-20.47-7.422c-13.58-11.31-15.41-31.48-4.094-45.06l142.9-171.5L7.422 84.5C-3.891 70.92-2.063 50.75 11.52 39.44c13.56-11.34 33.73-9.516 45.06 4.094L192 206l135.4-162.5c11.3-13.58 31.48-15.42 45.06-4.094c13.58 11.31 15.41 31.48 4.094 45.06l-142.9 171.5L376.6 427.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">1-year warranty is fairly short for a POE system<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Price<\/td>\n<td>$1,650.00\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contaminants Reduced<\/td>\n<td>Bacteria, Viruses, Cryptosporidium, Giardia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Certifications<\/td>\n<td>NSF 55 Class A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Process<\/td>\n<td>UV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lamp Lifespan<\/td>\n<td>1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Annual Cost<\/td>\n<td>~$285.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warranty<\/td>\n<td>1, 3 &amp; 10 years (depending on component)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-dd8d1822 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-337d9c0e uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper popmake-44355\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M500.3 443.7l-119.7-119.7c27.22-40.41 40.65-90.9 33.46-144.7c-12.23-91.55-87.28-166-178.9-177.6c-136.2-17.24-250.7 97.28-233.4 233.4c11.6 91.64 86.07 166.7 177.6 178.9c53.81 7.191 104.3-6.235 144.7-33.46l119.7 119.7c15.62 15.62 40.95 15.62 56.57 .0004C515.9 484.7 515.9 459.3 500.3 443.7zM273.7 253.8C269.8 276.4 252.6 291.3 228 296.1V304c0 11.03-8.953 20-20 20S188 315 188 304V295.2C178.2 293.2 168.4 289.9 159.6 286.8L154.8 285.1C144.4 281.4 138.9 269.9 142.6 259.5C146.2 249.1 157.6 243.7 168.1 247.3l5.062 1.812c8.562 3.094 18.25 6.562 25.91 7.719c16.23 2.5 33.47-.0313 35.17-9.812c1.219-7.094 .4062-10.62-31.8-19.84L196.2 225.4C177.8 219.1 134.5 207.3 142.3 162.2C146.2 139.6 163.5 124.8 188 120V112c0-11.03 8.953-20 20-20S228 100.1 228 112v8.695c6.252 1.273 13.06 3.07 21.47 5.992c10.42 3.625 15.95 15.03 12.33 25.47C258.2 162.6 246.8 168.1 236.3 164.5C228.2 161.7 221.8 159.9 216.8 159.2c-16.11-2.594-33.38 .0313-35.08 9.812c-1 5.812-1.719 10 25.7 18.03l6 1.719C238.9 196 281.5 208.2 273.7 253.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><strong>Discount:<\/strong><\/strong> Get 5% off at Springwell \u2013 Click Here for Code<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Very few water filters offer definite protection against microorganisms in well water. If you\u2019re looking for a solution that\u2019s guaranteed to eliminate pathogens in water, you\u2019ve probably considered the SpringWell UV System.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We installed and tested this ultraviolet purification system with a private well in a rural community, Milner, Colorado, to learn:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How it affected our water quality based on our own lab testing<\/li>\n<li>How it performed across our other data-driven testing categories, including design quality, filtration speed, and setup &amp; maintenance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"_Scoring_Data\">\ud83d\udcca Scoring Data<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We used our conventional water filter scoring criteria to evaluate the SpringWell UV system\u2019s performance across 7 different categories, including contaminant reduction, filtration rate, design quality, installation, maintenance, and company policies. We took the results of our tests and compared the unit to every other filtration system we\u2019ve tested to date.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out the full performance table below to see how this system ranks:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Criteria<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Results<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Overall Score<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Health Related Contaminants<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetic Related Contaminants<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Performance Certification<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">NSF 55 Class A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Filtration Rate<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15 GPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Component Quality<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exceptional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Component Certification<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not Certified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Setup<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Weak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Servicing Requirements<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Outstanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Costs<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$0.002\/ gallon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranty Length<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shipping<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free on orders over $29 in continental USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Returns<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"_Contaminant_Reduction\">\ud83d\udeb0 Contaminant Reduction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"score-header-highlight score-outstanding\">Score: 9.60<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our contaminant reduction score is influenced by data from two sub-categories:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our own water quality lab testing (we use <a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/go\/tap-score-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">SimpleLab Tap Score<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Official testing data from the NSF, IAPMO, or the WQA, if the system has performance certifications.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/go\/tap-score-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"125\" alt=\"water testing with tap score\" class=\"wp-image-17550\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004.png 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004-768x120.png 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004.png\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004.png\" alt=\"water testing with tap score\" class=\"wp-image-17550\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004.png 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004-300x47.png 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/728x90_TapScore_AD004-768x120.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Performance Testing<\/h3>\n<p>Our performance testing process was more complicated and multifaceted than for most other water filters we tested. This was mainly because we were testing a well that was contaminated with bacteria, meaning that we had to take other measures before we could even install the SpringWell UV system.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That means, before we jump into our test results, there are a few specific things you should know about how we installed and readied the system for testing. Understanding our process will be helpful if you\u2019re looking to install a UV system on a contaminated well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We installed the SpringWell UV system at the main water line into the property, downstream of two sediment filters: <strong>a 100-micron spin-down sand separator, followed by a 5-micron spun filter<\/strong> (more on their importance later).\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Before putting the system into operation, we shocked the well to disinfect it. This is standard practice to address microbial contamination before <a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/how-to-install-uv-water-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/how-to-install-uv-water-filter\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installing a UV system<\/a>, and is the fastest way to ensure water is safe. The UV system was then installed for added protection against the recurrence of bacterial contamination in the well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We also used an empty filter cartridge installed last, after the treatment system, to disinfect the home\u2019s plumbing system. <\/p>\n<p><em>Why did we do this? <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Primarily, it was to address the possible bacterial contamination in the plumbing and appliances, since untreated well water was being used. We did this alongside shocking the well to ensure proper disinfection in the plumbing itself, even though the shocked well water will also have residual disinfectant, as it <strong>helps ensure the right dosage for the pipes in the home.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" alt=\"Springwell Cartridge\" class=\"wp-image-95436\" title=\"Cartridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge-768x499.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge.jpg\" alt=\"Springwell Cartridge\" class=\"wp-image-95436\" title=\"Cartridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cartridge-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The strategy is to <strong>fill the empty cartridge with the correct amount of bleach<\/strong>, close it up, then run faucets in the home to mix the water and disinfect the plumbing. The assumption is that the UV was then disinfecting the water as it came into the home<\/p>\n<p>We used test strips to determine the water coming from the faucets had sufficient levels of sodium hypochlorite for disinfection, and then ran it through the entire home by opening all the faucets and spigots one by one until we could smell the chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Once we were confident that our water was adequately disinfected by shocking the well, we then put the UV disinfection system into service.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bb10914c default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-eec4ec05\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-e554b30b\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M421.7 220.3L188.5 453.4L154.6 419.5L158.1 416H112C103.2 416 96 408.8 96 400V353.9L92.51 357.4C87.78 362.2 84.31 368 82.42 374.4L59.44 452.6L137.6 429.6C143.1 427.7 149.8 424.2 154.6 419.5L188.5 453.4C178.1 463.8 165.2 471.5 151.1 475.6L30.77 511C22.35 513.5 13.24 511.2 7.03 504.1C.8198 498.8-1.502 489.7 .976 481.2L36.37 360.9C40.53 346.8 48.16 333.9 58.57 323.5L291.7 90.34L421.7 220.3zM492.7 58.75C517.7 83.74 517.7 124.3 492.7 149.3L444.3 197.7L314.3 67.72L362.7 19.32C387.7-5.678 428.3-5.678 453.3 19.32L492.7 58.75z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>You might wonder why we needed the UV system after shocking the well. The reality is that if the well has already become contaminated by bacteria, it may be susceptible to future recontamination. By installing the UV system, the homeowners had peace of mind knowing that they had a means of keeping their water potable if bacteria returned to the well.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health-Related Contaminants<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Score: 10.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the <strong>SpringWell UV System is designed to address microorganisms only<\/strong>, we awarded its health-related contaminants reduction score based on its ability to eliminate bacteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In our untreated water test, total coliform, a group of bacteria used as a water quality indicator, were detected.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After shocking the well, we conducted another test on the water treated by the SpringWell UV System. In this test, <strong>coliform bacteria were not detected<\/strong> (listed specifically as \u201cNot Detected\u201d on our report).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/springwell-uv-water-purification-system-review\/about:blank\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" class=\"flourish-embed-iframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-forms allow-scripts allow-downloads allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/21584669\/embed\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/flo.uri.sh\/visualisation\/21584669\/embed\" title=\"Interactive or visual content\" class=\"flourish-embed-iframe\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-forms allow-scripts allow-downloads allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div style=\"width:100%!;margin-top:4px!important;text-align:right!important;\"><a class=\"flourish-credit\" href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/21584669\/?utm_source=embed&amp;utm_campaign=visualisation\/21584669\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration:none!important\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Made with Flourish\" style=\"width:105px!important;height:16px!important;border:none!important;margin:0!important;\" title=\"made with flourish\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/made_with_flourish.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Made with Flourish\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/resources\/made_with_flourish.svg\" style=\"width:105px!important;height:16px!important;border:none!important;margin:0!important;\" title=\"made with flourish\"\/> <\/a><\/div>\n<p>We then conducted follow-up testing 3.5 months later to confirm the UV system was working properly, and again, no bacteria were detected. Based on these results, we awarded SpringWell the highest score in this category.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance Certifications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Score: 6.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We rank filters in this subcategory based on whether or not they have obtained an official performance certification from the NSF, WQA, or IAPMO. <a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/uv-water-purifier-systems\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/uv-water-purifier-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UV purifiers <\/a>can be certified to NSF 55, for using UV light to inactivate or kill bacteria, viruses, and cysts in contaminated water.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" alt=\"Springwell Uv Filter Product Claims\" class=\"wp-image-95446\" title=\"Springwell UV Filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter--300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter--768x499.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-.jpg\" alt=\"Springwell Uv Filter Product Claims\" class=\"wp-image-95446\" title=\"Springwell UV Filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter--300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter--768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t information about certifications on SpringWell\u2019s product page for the UV System. We were also unable to find the system under SpringWell\u2019s name on NSF, WQA, or IAPMO catalogs listing certified products.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But as we did some deeper research, we learned that<strong> the SpringWell system is actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luminoruv.com\/products\/nsf-validated-water-treatment\/blackcomb-61-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.luminoruv.com\/products\/nsf-validated-water-treatment\/blackcomb-61-a\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Luminor BLACKCOMB 6.1 A<\/a>, which has been private-labeled in SpringWell\u2019s name<\/strong>. And when we searched for this product under the actual manufacturer\u2019s name (Luminor), we discovered that the system <em>does <\/em>have an <a href=\"https:\/\/info.nsf.org\/Certified\/dwtu\/listings.asp?CompanyName=luminor&amp;submit1=Search+by+Manufacturer&amp;Program=DWTU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSF 55 Class A certification<\/a> for its ability to inactivate or kill bacteria, viruses and cysts in microbiologically unsafe water.<\/p>\n<p>Just to clarify, the Luminor BLACKCOMB 6.1 A is exactly the same as the SpringWell UV System. The only difference is the name. Therefore, if one is certified, so is the other.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We think SpringWell may have avoided sharing this certification information on its own website because it doesn\u2019t want to reveal to customers that it\u2019s a private-labeled product.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"Filtration_Rate\"> \ud83d\udea6Filtration Rate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/do-uv-water-filters-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/do-uv-water-filters-work\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UV systems<\/a> work by exposing water to UV light as it travels through your plumbing. They intercept a water line, but the purification process is instant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Water doesn\u2019t need to be held in a tank while the UV light takes effect, and there are no filters within the UV system itself to slow down water flow.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1040\" alt=\"UV Ultraviolet disinfection process\" class=\"wp-image-39211\" title=\"UV Ultraviolet disinfection process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-1536x998.jpg 1536w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1040\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process.jpg\" alt=\"UV Ultraviolet disinfection process\" class=\"wp-image-39211\" title=\"UV Ultraviolet disinfection process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/UV-Ultraviolet-disinfection-process-1536x998.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>For that reason, ultraviolet purification systems like the SpringWell UV system don\u2019t affect flow rate or water pressure, and we noticed no difference in the flow of water in fixtures and appliances after installing the unit.<\/p>\n<p>This SpringWell model is effective for flow rates up to 15 GPM, plenty for even large households.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"_Design\"> \ud83d\udcd0 Design<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" alt=\"Springwell UV System Up Close\" class=\"wp-image-95456\" title=\"Springwell UV Filter System\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System-768x499.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System.jpg\" alt=\"Springwell UV System Up Close\" class=\"wp-image-95456\" title=\"Springwell UV Filter System\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Filter-System-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>We awarded the SpringWell UV System\u2019s design score based on the quality and durability of its construction. Scores in this category are also influenced by whether or not the system has a design certification, such as for materials safety or lead-free design.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The SpringWell UV is available in just one model or size, but there are a few optional add-ons, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Flo Smart water monitor &amp; shutoff (costs an extra $600),<\/strong> which monitors water pressure, detects leaks, and shuts off your water supply to prevent damage.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>A 5-micron sediment filter (costs an extra $83) <\/strong>to install upstream of the purifier, ensuring water can be treated effectively.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>A whole-house water system (costs just under $1,000), <\/strong>designed to address other common well water contaminants.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These add-ons are all worth considering depending on your water quality and what you want to address, but it\u2019s not essential that you buy them from SpringWell.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" alt=\"Sediment Filter Installation\" class=\"wp-image-95438\" title=\"Sediment Filter Springwell UV\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV-768x499.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV.jpg\" alt=\"Sediment Filter Installation\" class=\"wp-image-95438\" title=\"Sediment Filter Springwell UV\" srcset=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV.jpg 800w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sediment-Filter-Springwell-UV-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Sediment filters are particularly important for UV systems, and SpringWell advises installing a pre-filter upstream of the system. Well water is more likely to contain sediment than city water, and a sediment pre-filter will remove particles that can block UV light and reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend shopping around and reading reviews for everything you plan to buy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Component Quality<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Score: 10.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" muted=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Quartz-Sleeve-Springwell-UV-1.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>We were pleased with the quality of the SpringWell UV system\u2019s design. <strong>It has a stainless steel build, with a quartz sleeve that prevents water coming into contact with the UV lamp.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The unit feels sturdy and durable, exactly what we\u2019d expect from a point-of-entry system. There are no flimsy or plastic parts that could become worn or damaged over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Score: 6.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SpringWell hasn\u2019t obtained a design certification for the UV Water Purification System, and nor has Luminor (the actual manufacturer of this system), so it received the lower score of 6.00 in this subcategory.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"_Setup\">\u2699\ufe0f Setup<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We anticipated that<strong> installing the SpringWell UV System would be challenging due to its point-of-entry installation<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>POE systems are more difficult to install because they require cutting into the main waterline, a process that\u2019s invasive, time-consuming, and easy to mess up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To install this SpringWell model, we had to shut off the water supply and cut into the waterline at the intended install location. We experienced a few small issues during the install, including troubleshooting leaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" muted=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-Setup.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Plus, we installed the system with a bypass, so we could disinfect the home\u2019s plumbing before turning the system on, and that was an extra process in itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Not forgetting that we also installed two sediment filters: a 100-micron spin-down sand separator and a 5-micron spun filter, which took extra work and more pipe cutting.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The system needs an electrical connection, and while this wasn\u2019t an issue for us, it may require more work if your install location isn\u2019t close to an outlet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that <strong>installing any POE system takes a lot of effort and expertise<\/strong> (this isn\u2019t a DIY-friendly job, so you may need to pay for a professional install), and that\u2019s why the SpringWell UV System received a fairly low score of 7.00 in this category.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"_Maintenance\">\ud83d\udd27 Maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"score-header-highlight score-outstanding\">Score: 9.75<\/span><\/p>\n<p>SpringWell\u2019s maintenance score is based on two subcategory scores for its servicing requirements and ongoing costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Servicing Requirements<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Score: 9.50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Off the back of a difficult install, the good news is that the SpringWell UV System has a servicing schedule that\u2019s nice and easy to keep up with.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With there being no filters to replace (we\u2019re not counting the sediment pre-filters, which are installed and maintained separately), we only had to focus on cleaning and replacing the lamp and sleeve when necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SpringWell recommends cleaning the quartz sleeve and UV sensor at least once a year, depending on your water quality.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sleeve needs to stay clean to allow the UV light to easily pass through and effectively purify the water. Keeping the UV sensor clean means it can continue to properly measure the intensity of UV light emitted by the lamp, ensuring water receives a safe dose for disinfection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/waterfilterguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Springwell-UV-monitor.mp4\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>You should also <strong>replace the lamp roughly once a year<\/strong>, and a helpful feature of the SpringWell system is its LCD screen controller, which means you don\u2019t have to make your own calendar reminders for this.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This electronic monitor provides diagnostics info and alerts for remaining lamp lifespan. It also tells you when the lamp isn\u2019t working and water is unsafe for consumption.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Score: 10.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This SpringWell model\u2019s servicing costs are affordable thanks to its long 1-year lifespan and low replacement costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this UV system, the lamps\u2019 effective lifespan is based on time, not volume of water. That means, regardless of how much water you treat, the lamp will still need to be replaced once a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We estimated SpringWell\u2019s servicing costs based on the combined replacement bulb and sleeve costs, <strong>totaling $285.09\/ year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To work out an extrapolating cost per gallon, we divided this figure by 110,000, the average number of gallons of water used by a US household per year, which brought us to $0.002 per gallon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That makes the SpringWell UV System one of the most affordable water treatment systems we\u2019ve tested.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"_Company\">\ud83c\udfe2 Company<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our last point of assessment was SpringWell as a company. We evaluated SpringWell\u2019s warranty and returns policies, as well as its shipping offerings, to award an overall company score.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warranty\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Score: 10.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SpingWell offers a<strong> 1-year warranty for the UV System<\/strong>. While that\u2019s pretty decent, we wish the warranty was longer given that the unit is expensive (around $1000) upfront and is intended for POE installation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-87522025 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-34a6d861\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1cf17463\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M421.7 220.3L188.5 453.4L154.6 419.5L158.1 416H112C103.2 416 96 408.8 96 400V353.9L92.51 357.4C87.78 362.2 84.31 368 82.42 374.4L59.44 452.6L137.6 429.6C143.1 427.7 149.8 424.2 154.6 419.5L188.5 453.4C178.1 463.8 165.2 471.5 151.1 475.6L30.77 511C22.35 513.5 13.24 511.2 7.03 504.1C.8198 498.8-1.502 489.7 .976 481.2L36.37 360.9C40.53 346.8 48.16 333.9 58.57 323.5L291.7 90.34L421.7 220.3zM492.7 58.75C517.7 83.74 517.7 124.3 492.7 149.3L444.3 197.7L314.3 67.72L362.7 19.32C387.7-5.678 428.3-5.678 453.3 19.32L492.7 58.75z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Important<\/strong> <strong>Note:<\/strong> You\u2019re at risk of voiding the system\u2019s warranty if you don\u2019t install a sediment pre-filter upstream, as recommended by SpringWell. There are also conditions that your well water should meet, including the absence of hydrogen sulfide, oils, iron, and manganese, as well as copper levels not exceeding 1.30 mg\/L, in order for the warranty to be valid.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are a few stipulations: the warranty doesn\u2019t cover defects or damage caused by improper handling, negligence, or misuse. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springwellwater.com\/product\/uv-systems\/uv-water-purification-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full warranty terms in the owners manual.<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipping\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Score: 9.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SpringWell offers <strong>free shipping for all orders costing over $29 in continental USA<\/strong>, so your shipping fees are covered when you\u2019re buying the system and replacement lamps\/sleeves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Products are shipped within 5 business days. You can still order SpringWell products if you live in Hawaii, Canada, or Alaska, but you\u2019ll need to pay a shipping fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springwellwater.com\/shipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View SpringWell\u2019s shipping policy here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Returns<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Score: 6.50<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can use the SpringWell UV system for<strong> up to 6 months and return it for a refund<\/strong> within this time. But there are several terms and conditions to be aware of: you\u2019ll need to pay the return shipping fee, tax isn\u2019t refundable, and your refund will be minus a 25% restocking fee, so it\u2019s not the \u201cfull refund\u201d that SpringWell claims it to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On a more positive note, if you receive a faulty item, you can at least exchange it for free, and you\u2019ll receive a pre-paid shipping label to send it back to the manufacturer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span id=\"_Value_For_Money\">\ud83d\udcb0 Value For Money<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Now we\u2019ve reviewed the SpringWell UV System across all performance categories, we can comment on its overall value for money.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not the cheapest UV system you\u2019ll find, but nor do you want to cheap out on a POE system that does such an important job. <strong>Given its reliable performance, easy maintenance, and durable design, we think this system offers great value<\/strong>. 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