Trichloroacetic acid in Highlands Park Estates Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Trichloroacetic acid in the Water Supply of Highlands Park Estates Florida Homes

Trichloroacetic acid is a chlorinated organic compound that can form when natural organic material reacts with chlorine-based disinfectants used in water treatment. It belongs to the group of disinfection byproducts that may fluctuate as source water and treatment practices change. Because it dissolves into the water, you usually won’t see it or notice a clear change in taste or smell—many Highlands Park Estates homeowners only discover it through a water quality report or independent testing.

Even when utility reports show compliance, some families in Highlands Park Estates choose extra protection to reduce trace contaminants that may be present from day to day. Trichloroacetic acid can be present at any tap—showers, washing machines and dishwashers as well as kitchen sinks—so treating only drinking water doesn’t address exposures throughout the home. A whole-house system provides consistent treatment at entry, which is especially practical in our humid subtropical Florida setting where homeowners also contend with mineral scale and potential corrosion depending on whether water comes from a municipal source or a private well.