1,4-Dichlorobenzene in Golf Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,4-Dichlorobenzene in the Water Supply of Golf Florida Homes

1,4-Dichlorobenzene is a synthetic chemical that can sometimes be found in drinking water and becomes a concern when concentrations are high. Also called p-Dichlorobenzene, many people recognize it by a strong, mothball-like smell long before they know the name. Because the odor and water quality can affect everyday use, Golf homeowners often choose to address it where water first enters the house. A whole-house system provides protection for bathing, laundry and dishwashing across the entire home.

This chemical has been used in products like moth repellents and deodorants and can reach drinking water through industrial handling, disposal, or contaminated runoff. It can be slow to break down under normal conditions, so even clear-looking water may release an unpleasant smell during hot showers or when several taps run at once. In Palm Beach County communities such as Golf, testing your supply is the best way to know whether 1,4-Dichlorobenzene is present and to choose the proper treatment.