Humic Acids in Pembroke Pines Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Humic Acids in the Water Supply of Pembroke Pines Florida Homes

Humic acids form naturally as leaves, wood and other plant material break down, and they’re commonly grouped with humic substances and fulvic acids. In water these organics can give a yellow or tea-colored tint, an earthy taste, and sometimes a noticeable odor — especially when surface sources influence supply. They aren’t the kind of contaminant from an industrial spill, but when present at higher levels they can make everyday water use around your Pembroke Pines house less pleasant.

Aside from looks and taste, dissolved natural organic matter can cause practical problems like staining, a filmy residue on fixtures, and inconsistent flavor from tap to tap. Humic substances can also force a utility to use more disinfectant to keep a residual, which may leave a stronger chlorine-like smell in some homes. Because humic acids and fulvic acids often fluctuate with season and source-water conditions, homeowners in Broward County may notice the issue come and go; treating water at the house entry point helps protect every shower, sink and appliance from those intermittent effects.