1,4-Dichlorobenzene in Ocean Ridge Florida Water

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

1,4-Dichlorobenzene is a synthetic chemical that can appear in drinking water and becomes a concern when concentrations are elevated. Also called p-Dichlorobenzene, some people first notice it by a sharp, mothball-like smell rather than by name. Many Ocean Ridge homeowners choose to treat water where it enters the house so day-to-day exposures — in showers, laundry and dishwashing — are reduced throughout their South Florida homes.

This chemical has been used in products such as deodorants and moth repellents and can reach water supplies through industrial handling, improper disposal, or contaminated runoff and groundwater. It tends to persist because it does not break down quickly under normal conditions. Even if water appears clear in Ocean Ridge faucets, you might notice an unpleasant odor in hot showers or when multiple taps run; testing is the only way to know for sure whether 1,4-Dichlorobenzene is present and to determine the right treatment plan.