Chlorine Dioxide in Westgate Lake Manor Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine Dioxide in the Water Supply of Westgate Lake Manor Florida Homes

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant sometimes used to control microbes in drinking water systems. When it’s at noticeable levels, you may detect a chemical taste or an oxidizing odor at the tap or in the shower, and some people report skin or hair feeling drier after bathing. In Westgate Lake Manor’s warm, humid climate those tastes and smells can become more apparent, so if your water suddenly seems harsher than usual it’s worth considering chlorine dioxide as one of the possible causes.

Because chlorine dioxide reacts in water, it can form related byproducts that affect taste and odor even when water appears clear; these can be more noticeable in hot water or after water sits in pipes. In South Florida municipal systems that are disinfected — or in homes on well water — the odor may persist throughout the house. If you find bottled water improves drinking taste but the whole home still smells, treating water at the point of entry in your Westgate Lake Manor home will address cooking, bathing, laundry, and other everyday uses.