Chlorine Dioxide in Fruitland Park Florida Water

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

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes added to drinking water to control microbes. When levels are noticeable, it can give tap water a chemical taste or an oxidizing odor that becomes obvious at sinks and in the shower; some homeowners also report hair and skin feeling drier after bathing. In Fruitland Park — where hard groundwater and mineral buildup are common — any off tastes or smells may stand out more, so if your water suddenly seems harsher than usual, chlorine dioxide could be one of the things to investigate.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts in the distribution system, it can form byproducts that affect taste and smell even when water looks clear, and those effects are often stronger in hot water or after water has sat in pipes. If you find bottled water helps drinking taste but odors persist in showers, laundry or dishwashing in your Fruitland Park home, treating water at the point of entry makes the most sense. Whole-house treatment improves water used for cooking, bathing and cleaning across every faucet and fixture in your house.