1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene in The Acreage Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene in the Water Supply of The Acreage Florida Homes

1,2,4-trichlorobenzene is a chlorinated organic compound sometimes found as a trace industrial contaminant in water. It often won’t be obvious by taste or smell, so homeowners in The Acreage—many of whom depend on private wells—should treat any detection on a water test with care. The chemical is usually grouped with other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and if you want confidence about what’s coming from every tap in Palm Beach County’s western communities, start with a proper water test.

Releases to the environment or contact with contaminated sources can introduce 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene into drinking water, and when present it can affect water used throughout the house—not just at the kitchen sink. For Acreage homes, where water quality and hardness can vary by property, many residents choose whole-house treatment so showers, laundry and dishwashing are treated too. A point-of-entry solution treats all daily water uses without asking you to change how you live.