Chlorine Dioxide in Fellsmere Florida Water

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

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water treatment. When it’s higher than homeowners prefer, you may notice a chemical taste or unusual odor at the tap and in the shower, or feel your skin and hair drying after bathing. In Fellsmere — where hard, mineral-rich groundwater can already make plumbing and appliances prone to scale — an oxidizing smell or harsher-feeling water can be more obvious, so it’s worth checking for chlorine dioxide if your water seems different than usual.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts in water, it can form related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear. Those odors are often stronger in hot water or after water has sat in pipes, so you might notice them more during showers or when running a hot tap. If you’re using bottled water for drinking but still contend with smells and tastes throughout your house — from the kitchen to laundry and bathrooms — treating water where it enters your Fellsmere home will improve water quality everywhere, not just at a single faucet.