Halonitromethanes in Century Village Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Halonitromethanes in the Water Supply of Century Village Florida Homes

Halonitromethanes are a small class of disinfection byproducts that can form when water treatment chemicals react with natural organic matter. They usually occur at very low concentrations, but many Century Village homeowners choose to reduce them as part of keeping their household water cleaner. Because these compounds are created during disinfection, they can appear in both municipal and disinfected well water—so addressing them at the home can increase confidence in what’s coming from every tap.

Many people first notice water issues through taste or smell, but disinfection byproducts like halonitromethanes may not give any obvious clues. For households in Century Village and nearby Palm Beach County neighborhoods, a targeted whole-house approach adds protection for water used in cooking, drinking, and showering without interfering with the safe disinfecting done by your utility. Treating water at the point it enters the home provides an extra layer of removal after municipal treatment.