Personal Care Products in Courtenay Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Personal Care Products in the Water Supply of Courtenay Florida Homes

Everyday grooming and hygiene routines can leave trace ingredients that eventually enter local water supplies when products are rinsed down drains. Personal care products include residues from soaps, shampoos, lotions, deodorants, fragrances and cosmetics, plus related consumer chemicals often referred to as PPCPs. You usually won’t detect these compounds by taste or smell, but many Courtenay homeowners prefer to limit what’s in the water used for bathing, laundry and cooking, especially in Brevard County where hard water and scale can already affect plumbing and appliances.

Because personal care products cover a wide variety of formulations, they act differently once they reach the water supply. Some dissolve readily, some bind to particles, and others degrade slowly, so concentrations can vary with upstream conditions and treatment. In Courtenay and across the Space Coast, treating water at the point of entry helps create a more predictable experience at every faucet and shower, reducing day-to-day exposure to PPCPs throughout your home.