Chlorine Dioxide in Buckhead Ridge Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine Dioxide in the Water Supply of Buckhead Ridge Florida Homes

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems, and when levels are noticeable it can give water a sharp chemical taste or odd odor at the tap or in the shower. In Buckhead Ridge, where many homes on or near Lake Okeechobee rely on wells or small systems, residents may detect drier-feeling skin or hair after bathing when oxidizing smells are present. If your household water suddenly seems harsher than usual, chlorine dioxide and its characteristic odor are among the things worth investigating.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts as it disinfects, it can produce related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water appears clear, and these odors can be stronger in hot water or when water sits in pipes. In Buckhead Ridge households that use bottled water for drinking, lingering smells in showers, laundry or throughout the home won’t be solved by bottles alone. Treating water at the point of entry gives you cleaner-smelling, better-tasting water for cooking, bathing and everyday chores across the entire house.