Benzyl Butyl Phthalate in Heritage Bay Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Benzyl Butyl Phthalate in the Water Supply of Heritage Bay Florida Homes

Benzyl butyl phthalate is one of the phthalates used to soften certain plastics. Over years of use and exposure, small amounts can leach from plastic materials and show up at trace levels in water supplies. Because it’s usually colorless and lacks a distinct taste or smell, you won’t notice it without laboratory testing. Many Heritage Bay homeowners begin exploring whole-house treatment when they want added protection from trace organic chemicals throughout their humid subtropical community.

This contaminant commonly finds its way into water through contact with plastic parts, pipes, fittings or storage materials that can carry organic compounds. It can occur alongside other man-made contaminants in situations where water contacts plastic components, and even visually clear water can contain trace substances. A point-of-entry solution in Heritage Bay treats water for every tap — reducing what you bathe in, wash with and cook with, rather than relying only on a sink-level device.