Boron in Saint Augustine South Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Boron in the Water Supply of Saint Augustine South Florida Homes

Boron is a naturally occurring element that can enter household water from soil and rock and, in some cases, from industrial activities. It usually has no taste or smell, so many homeowners in Saint Augustine South only learn about it when a municipal report or private well test flags elevated levels. Given our hard groundwater and coastal setting in St. Johns County, it’s reasonable to consider treating the whole house when test results suggest boron is a concern.

Because boron remains dissolved, it won’t settle out like sediment and standard carbon filters don’t consistently remove it. That can be disappointing for households in the Jacksonville metro area who already use whole-house systems for chlorine or tastes and odors. Effectively reducing boron calls for a treatment targeted at dissolved inorganic contaminants — the best choice depends on your water chemistry, flow needs, and whether you want filtered water at every tap across Saint Augustine South.