Bisphenol A (BPA) in Fakahatchee Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) in the Water Supply of Fakahatchee Florida Homes

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a man-made compound used to make some plastics and resins, and tiny amounts can sometimes appear in water supplies. Most people associate BPA with food containers, but it can also get into water when plastic materials contact water during production, storage, or transport. Because BPA is a trace contaminant, it usually won’t change the taste, smell, or clarity of your water. Many homeowners around Fakahatchee prefer to limit BPA exposure where possible, including in the water that comes into their homes.

BPA is often called an “emerging” contaminant because it can be present at very low concentrations that typical sediment or basic filters may not remove. It can enter water through contact with certain plastics, liners, or coatings, or via environmental routes that affect source waters. Choosing BPA-free kitchen products helps, but it doesn’t stop whatever comes through every tap. In Fakahatchee and nearby Collier County areas — where low-lying, Everglades-area conditions and seasonal flooding can affect wells and systems — a whole-house strategy gives consistent treated water for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry across the entire home.