1,4-Dichlorobenzene in Avon Park Lakes Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,4-Dichlorobenzene in the Water Supply of Avon Park Lakes Florida Homes

1,4-Dichlorobenzene is a synthetic chemical that can turn up in drinking water and become an issue when concentrations are high. Also called p-Dichlorobenzene, many people recognize it by a sharp, mothball-like smell even if they don’t know the name. Because it can affect both taste and odor, Avon Park Lakes homeowners often choose to address it where water enters the house. Treating water for the entire home helps reduce exposure during everyday activities like showering, laundry and dishwashing in our humid subtropical Central Florida climate.

This substance has been used in products such as deodorants and moth repellents and can reach drinking water through industrial handling, disposal, or contaminated runoff and groundwater. It does not break down quickly under ordinary conditions, so even clear-looking water can release a noticeable odor, especially in hot showers or when multiple taps run. If you’re in Avon Park Lakes or elsewhere in Highlands County and notice an unusual smell, testing your water will confirm whether 1,4-Dichlorobenzene (p-Dichlorobenzene) is present and help determine the right treatment.