1,4-Dichlorobenzene in Indiantown Florida Water

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

1,4-Dichlorobenzene is a synthetic chemical that can end up in drinking water and becomes a worry when concentrations are elevated. Also called p-Dichlorobenzene, many people recognize it by a sharp, mothball-like smell more readily than by name. Because it can affect taste and odor, homeowners in Indiantown and elsewhere often choose to treat water where it enters the house so the issue is addressed for bathing, laundry and dishwashing across the whole home.

This compound has been used in products such as deodorants and moth repellents and can reach water through industrial handling, improper disposal, or contaminated runoff and groundwater. It tends to persist under normal conditions, so even clear water can give off an unpleasant odor in hot showers or when several taps run at once. In Martin County’s humid subtropical climate — where heavy seasonal rains and occasional flooding can change source-water conditions and increase sediment or tannins — testing is the best way to confirm whether 1,4-Dichlorobenzene is present and to determine the right treatment for your household.