Heptachlor in Bellwood Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Heptachlor in the Water Supply of Bellwood Florida Homes

Heptachlor is a long-lasting pesticide that can linger in the environment after use. It can reach drinking water when residues in soil or sediment are disturbed and washed into surface sources. Being a man-made organic chemical, heptachlor won’t usually be visible, tastable, or detectable by smell in your tap water. The most reliable way for Bellwood homeowners to learn what’s in their water is to have it tested and then follow a treatment plan sized for the whole house.

Heptachlor can break down into heptachlor epoxide in water, so both forms may be present together. Although typically found at very low concentrations, many Bellwood residents choose to address trace organic contaminants as part of overall water-quality improvements. The right approach targets media proven to capture trace organics, and a whole-house system makes sure treated water reaches every tap, shower, and appliance in homes across our humid subtropical area.