Chlorine Dioxide in Casselberry Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine Dioxide in the Water Supply of Casselberry Florida Homes

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems to control microbes. When levels are higher than desired it can give tap and shower water a sharp chemical taste or noticeable odor, and some residents notice drier-feeling hair or skin after bathing. In Casselberry — where Seminole County’s groundwater-fed supplies are commonly hard — that oxidizing scent can stand out more, so if your water seems harsher than usual it’s worth checking for chlorine dioxide and related causes.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts as it disinfects, it can create byproducts that affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear. Those off-odors are often more obvious in hot water or after water sits in pipes, so you might smell them most during showers or when running the tap in the kitchen. If you rely on bottled water for drinking but still notice an odor throughout your Casselberry house — in bathrooms, laundry, or while cooking near Lake Concord Park or Howell Branch Preserve — treating water at the point where it enters the home prevents the problem at every faucet.