Chlorine in Treasure Coast Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Chlorine in the Water Supply of Treasure Coast Florida Homes

Many Treasure Coast residents notice a sharp, pool-like smell or lingering aftertaste from chlorine at the faucet. Water utilities commonly add chlorine as a disinfectant to protect water as it moves through distribution lines, and some of that disinfectant can remain in finished water you use for drinking, cooking and bathing. In coastal communities with older plumbing and occasional storm-related supply interruptions, those taste and odor concerns can be more noticeable, making everyday water use less pleasant.

A chlorine taste can show up in cold tap water, ice cubes and brewed beverages, and it often seems stronger after water has been sitting in home plumbing. The familiar chlorine odor tends to be more noticeable in hot water and during steamy showers as the smell releases into the air. Some Treasure Coast homeowners also report drier-feeling skin or hair after bathing when disinfectant levels are more noticeable. If you’d like water that smells and tastes more neutral throughout your house, reducing chlorine is a common and effective next step.