Chlorine Dioxide in Pelican Marsh Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine Dioxide in the Water Supply of Pelican Marsh Florida Homes

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems. When levels are higher than desired, it can leave a chemical taste or odor at the kitchen tap and in the shower, and some residents notice skin or hair feeling drier after bathing. In Pelican Marsh and nearby Collier County communities where hard water is common, an oxidizing smell can be especially noticeable on fixtures and in hot water—so if your water seems harsher than usual, chlorine dioxide is one possible contributor to consider.

Because chlorine dioxide is reactive it can create related byproducts that affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear, and those odors may become more apparent in hot water or when water sits in pipes. If you find bottled water helps drinking taste but the household odor persists in showers or laundry in your Pelican Marsh home, treating water at the point of entry typically makes a bigger difference by improving water used for cooking, bathing and cleaning throughout the house.