Chlorine Dioxide in Franklin Park Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine Dioxide in the Water Supply of Franklin Park Florida Homes

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in water systems to control microbes. When it’s present at higher levels it can give tap water a chemical taste or lingering odor you notice in the kitchen or the shower. In Franklin Park’s humid subtropical climate, homeowners sometimes tell us their skin or hair feels drier after bathing when water has a strong oxidizing scent; sudden changes in water feel or smell are a good reason to have your supply checked for disinfectants like chlorine dioxide.

Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can form byproducts as it treats the water, and those compounds may affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear. Hot water or water that sits in pipes often makes odors more noticeable, and relying on bottled water won’t remove smells from showers or laundry. For Franklin Park homes—where local water quality and hardness can vary by utility or well—treating water at the point of entry addresses the whole house so cooking, bathing and cleaning all improve, not just one faucet.