Chlorine Dioxide in Golf Florida Water

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

Chlorine dioxide is a potent disinfectant sometimes applied in municipal systems to control microbes. When it shows up at higher levels, you may notice a chemical taste or an oxidizing odor at the tap and in the shower, and bathing can leave skin or hair feeling drier than usual. In Golf, where municipal water in northern Palm Beach County is commonly hard, those sensations can feel worse because mineral scale already affects fixtures and appliances. If your water suddenly seems harsher or has a persistent chemical smell, chlorine dioxide and its distinctive odor are worth investigating.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts with organic material and other constituents, it can produce related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when the water is clear. Those effects are often more noticeable in hot water or after water has sat in pipes — for example, you might detect them when using the shower at your Golf home or when running hot water for dishes. Using bottled water for drinking won’t eliminate odors or tastes felt throughout the house; treating water at the point of entry addresses what’s used for cooking, laundry, bathing, and cleaning across every faucet and fixture.