Chlorine Dioxide in Osteen Florida Water

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

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in water treatment, and when levels become noticeable it can give tap water a chemical taste or odd odor you detect in the kitchen and shower. Osteen homeowners may also find skin and hair feel drier after bathing when oxidizing smells are present, especially with our hard, mineral-rich Floridan aquifer water. If your water suddenly seems harsher or more odorous than usual, chlorine dioxide is one of the possible causes worth investigating.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts in water, it can produce byproducts that affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear — and those odors can become more obvious in hot water or after water sits in pipes. In Osteen, whether you rely on well water from the Floridan aquifer or other local sources, treating only drinking water won’t fix smells in showers, laundry or sinks. A point-of-entry, whole-house solution treats water used for cooking, bathing and cleaning, so the improvement is felt across the home rather than just at one faucet.