Humic Acids in Buckhorn Florida Water

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

Humic acids form naturally as leaves, wood and other plant material decompose and can end up in household water. In your Buckhorn home they often show themselves as a yellow or tea-colored tint, an earthy taste, or a faint odor — especially when surface water influences the supply. These compounds are part of the larger family known as humic substances, which also includes fulvic acids; while they aren’t an industrial spill, elevated amounts can make everyday water use less pleasant throughout the house.

Aside from looks and flavor, natural organic matter like humic acids can cause recurring nuisance issues such as staining, a film on fixtures, and uneven taste from tap to tap in Buckhorn homes. They can also force utilities to use more disinfectant to keep a residual, sometimes producing a stronger chlorine-like smell indoors. Levels of humic substances and fulvic acids can change with seasons and source-water conditions, so the issue may come and go — which is why treating at the point of entry is helpful to protect every shower, sink and appliance.