Apparatus for filtering and sterilizing water utilizing a turbidity and microorganism sensing system

A water treatment system for filtering and sterilizing water using a turbidity and microorganism sensing system comprising:

• a filter filtering water flowing through a water flow path;
• a UV light source irradiating water flowing through the water flow path;
• at least one UV light sensor wherein the UV light sensor includes a light pipe and photocell, wherein the light pipe includes a water exposed surface and a non-water exposed surface wherein the non-water exposed surface contains a fluorescent green dye for converting UV light to visible light;
• at least one visible light sensor lacking a fluorescent dye;
• a microprocessor connected to the UV light sensor and the visible light sensor wherein the microprocessor compares the sensed UV and visible light intensities to a UV and visible light intensity standard and evaluates and distinguishes between the level of turbidity and the level of microorganisms within the water flowing through the water flow path;
• an alarm connected to the microprocessor for signaling when the sensed UV and visible light intensities are substandard;
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• at least one valve in communication with the microprocessor for controlling the volume of water flowing through the water treatment system in response to the sensed UV and visible light intensities.