Chlorine Dioxide in Rio Pinar Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine Dioxide in the Water Supply of Rio Pinar Florida Homes

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used in drinking water systems to control microbes. When levels are higher than homeowners expect, you may notice a chemical taste or a lingering oxidizing odor at the kitchen tap or in the shower in Rio Pinar. Bathing can leave skin and hair feeling drier than usual, particularly in our humid subtropical climate where heated water and household mineral buildup can make smells more apparent. If your water suddenly seems harsher or more odorous than before, chlorine dioxide and its related oxidizing effects are worth checking.

Because chlorine dioxide is reactive, it can create byproducts as it works through a municipal distribution system, and those compounds can affect taste and smell even when the water looks clear. In Rio Pinar homes on the Orlando-area system, moderate hardness can encourage mineral scale and make odors more noticeable in hot water or standing lines. If you’re already using bottled water for drinking but still smell chemicals throughout the house, treating the water at the point of entry addresses the whole-home issues — improving water for cooking, bathing, laundry and fixtures around the house.