Styrene in Rio Pinar Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Styrene in the Water Supply of Rio Pinar Florida Homes

Styrene is an industrial chemical used in plastics and resins that can occasionally turn up in drinking water and produce a faint chemical or sweet odor or taste. Homeowners in Rio Pinar may first notice this when water sits in pipes, showerheads or appliances — it’s often a smell or flavor change rather than anything visible. Styrene can reach water supplies through certain manufacturing discharges, contaminated groundwater, or contact with some materials, so if you detect an off taste or scent at your tap it’s worth investigating.

The first step for Rio Pinar residents concerned about styrene is a proper water test to confirm whether the compound is present in your house. Levels can differ street to street and even between neighboring homes fed by the same Orlando-area system, depending on plumbing, usage and local conditions. Whether your house gets municipal water from the Orlando system or another source, addressing styrene is best done as part of a whole-house plan so every faucet, shower and appliance in your Orange County home receives the same treated water.