Heptachlor in Bal Harbour Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Heptachlor in the Water Supply of Bal Harbour Florida Homes

Heptachlor is a long-lived pesticide that can remain in the environment after use and make its way into drinking water when soils or sediments wash into rivers and reservoirs. Because it’s a synthetic organic chemical, you won’t be able to see, taste, or smell it in your tap water. In Bal Harbour — where Miami-area municipal water is typically hard and can add scale to plumbing — the most reliable way to know what’s in your water is to test it and create a treatment plan sized for your home.

Heptachlor often appears in water along with heptachlor epoxide, a breakdown product that can accompany the parent compound. Though concentrations are usually low, many Bal Harbour homeowners prefer to lower both as part of improving overall water quality. When reduction is the goal, a filtration approach that captures trace organic chemicals is important; a whole-house system makes sure the same treated water reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your home — from Collins Avenue oceanfront properties to houses near Broad Causeway.