Styrene in Westville Florida Water

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

Styrene is an industrial chemical used to make plastics and resins, and it can occasionally appear in drinking water where you least expect it. When present, it may create a faint chemical or sweet-like taste or odor, particularly after water has been sitting in pipes. Styrene can reach water supplies through manufacturing discharges, contaminated groundwater, or contact with certain materials, and because it’s invisible, many Westville homeowners first notice it by smell or taste rather than by sight.

The first step if you suspect styrene in your home’s water is proper testing to confirm what’s there. Levels can differ from one Westville street to the next and even between neighboring homes, depending on your water source and plumbing. Whether you get water from a utility or a private well, addressing styrene is best done as part of an overall plan to improve household water quality. A whole-house system treats water at the point it enters your Westville home so every tap, shower, and appliance receives the same filtered water.