Copper in Oakland Park Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Copper in the Water Supply of Oakland Park Florida Homes

Copper can enter household water when it leaches from plumbing materials like older copper pipes or brass fixtures. Certain conditions in Broward County — for example the hard municipal water common here — can increase corrosion potential and make copper more likely to dissolve into the water. Homeowners sometimes spot a metallic taste, bluish-green staining on sinks or tubs, or discoloration after water sits in a glass. Because copper levels can vary between faucets across an Oakland Park house, it helps to look at the whole-home water picture rather than a single tap.

Although copper is a normal metal, concentrations above recommended levels are a legitimate concern for families. Copper in drinking water can fluctuate with changes in water use, temperature, and how long water remains in pipes — factors that are especially relevant in our tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers. Those variations mean copper can be easy to miss unless you test and trace sources. Tackling copper usually involves limiting corrosion and adding the right filtration so less copper reaches your glasses and appliances in Oakland Park.