1,4-Dichlorobenzene in New Home Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,4-Dichlorobenzene in the Water Supply of New Home 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 notice it first by a sharp, mothball-like odor rather than the chemical name. Because that smell and reduced water quality affect everyday uses, New Home homeowners often prefer to treat water where it enters the house so every tap—showers, laundry and dishwashers—is addressed rather than just a single faucet.

This compound has been used in products such as deodorants and moth repellents and can make its way into water through industrial handling or contaminated runoff and groundwater. It tends to persist under normal conditions, so even clear-looking water may still emit an odor in hot showers or when multiple fixtures run. If you notice a lingering mothball smell in your New Home plumbing, testing your supply will confirm whether 1,4-Dichlorobenzene is present and point to the best treatment approach.