Haloacetic Acids in Century Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Haloacetic Acids in the Water Supply of Century Florida Homes

Haloacetic acids are disinfection byproducts that form when chlorine used to treat drinking water reacts with natural organic material. On water quality reports you may see them listed as HAAs, or grouped as HAA5 and HAA9. Because they form during treatment and while water moves through pipes, they can be present even when water looks clear and tastes normal. Many Century homeowners choose to reduce their household exposure by treating water where it enters the house so all taps are covered.

Haloacetic acids usually have no taste, smell, or visible sign, so you can’t rely on senses to know if they’re present. Levels can change with source-water conditions and treatment practices, so a single test may not reflect longer-term conditions. If you want protection for drinking, cooking, and bathing in Century, small pitchers or under-sink filters leave other taps unprotected; a whole-house solution provides more consistent reduction for every faucet and shower in your home.