DBCP in Avalon Beach Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of DBCP in the Water Supply of Avalon Beach Florida Homes

DBCP is a man-made chemical that can migrate from past agricultural use into groundwater and drinking supplies. You might also find it under the names Dibromochloropropane or 1, 2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane. Because it has no reliable taste or smell, water in Avalon Beach can appear normal even when this contaminant is present, which is why many homeowners choose treatment where water enters the house rather than waiting for signs at a single tap.

Concerns about DBCP often relate to older pesticide practices and are more common in areas served by groundwater and private wells. The only way to know whether Dibromochloropropane is affecting your supply is to test your water. If tests show 1, 2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, the best strategy for Avalon Beach homes is to reduce exposure throughout the house — not only at the kitchen sink — so drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry use treated water consistently.