Balamuthia mandrillaris in Celebration Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Balamuthia mandrillaris in the Water Supply of Celebration Florida Homes

Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living amoeba commonly associated with soil and dust and, in uncommon cases, can be present where water contacts sediment. If you live in Celebration and are hearing about microbial risks, it’s natural to want more control over what comes from your taps. The practical way to reduce potential exposure is to improve treatment where the water enters your home so every faucet and shower in your Osceola County residence receives safer water.

Because microorganisms can’t be seen or tasted, a clear glass of water doesn’t guarantee it’s free of all organisms. Occasional cloudiness, silt, or visible debris may point to particles that could carry microbes, though appearance alone won’t prove contamination. Many Celebration homeowners choose a whole-house system so fixtures across North Village, South Village and the downtown Celebration Village get the same treated water, and so sediment and particulate matter are less likely to travel through plumbing and build up in water heaters, faucets, and showerheads in our hard Central Florida water.