Styrene in Midway Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Styrene in the Water Supply of Midway Florida Homes

Styrene is an industrial chemical used in plastics and resins that can sometimes make its way into household water, producing a faint chemical or sweet-like taste or odor—especially after water has been sitting in pipes. It can enter water supplies from manufacturing discharges, contaminated groundwater, or contact with certain materials, and because you can’t see it, many Midway homeowners first notice a change in smell or flavor rather than a visible sign.

The first step if you suspect styrene in your Midway home is to have your water tested so you know what you’re dealing with. Contaminant levels can differ between utilities, neighborhoods, and even neighboring homes depending on source and plumbing. Whether your household draws from a public system or a private well, tackling styrene usually fits into a larger plan to improve overall water quality; installing treatment at the point where water enters your Midway house ensures every tap and appliance receives the same treated water.