Humic Acids in Aurantia Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Humic Acids in the Water Supply of Aurantia Florida Homes

Humic acids form naturally as leaves, wood and other plant material decay, and they can make tap water look yellow or tea-colored and taste earthy. These compounds are part of the broader humic substances family, which includes fulvic acids, and are most noticeable when surface water influences your supply. While not the result of an industrial spill, elevated humic acids can make everyday water use less pleasant for Aurantia households by affecting color, smell and flavor.

Aside from appearance and taste, natural organic matter like humic substances can cause staining, films on fixtures, and uneven flavor from faucet to faucet. They can also force utilities to use more disinfectant to keep a residual, sometimes leaving a stronger chlorine-like odor in homes. Because levels of humic acids and fulvic acids often shift with seasons and source-water conditions in our humid subtropical area, homeowners in Aurantia may notice the issue coming and going; treating incoming water at the point of entry helps protect every shower, sink and appliance.