Bromate in Marathon Shores Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Bromate in the Water Supply of Marathon Shores Florida Homes

Bromate is a drinking-water contaminant that commonly appears as a byproduct of certain treatment methods — especially when ozone is used and source water contains bromide. Because it has no distinct taste or odor, bromate can be present even when water looks and smells normal, which makes testing the best way for Marathon Shores homeowners to know what’s in their tap. Given our coastal, hurricane-prone setting and the fact that local water is supplied through the Keys’ aqueduct network, it’s sensible to confirm your water quality after storms or any changes in treatment.

Point-of-use cartridges can improve drinking water at a single sink, but they don’t protect the whole household from contaminants that originate in municipal treatment, like bromate. Many families in Marathon Shores prefer whole-house systems so showers, laundry, cooking, and appliances all receive treated water without juggling multiple filters. A single, well-sized system also simplifies maintenance compared with multiple point filters. Mr. Pure Water works with Monroe County homeowners to recommend solutions that fit our hard, coastal water and the way Keys homes are used and maintained.