Water Quality Is a Growing Concern for Homeowners

If you live in Palm Beach, Martin, or St. Lucie County, you may have recently received a notice from your utility provider about something called “super-chlorinating” or you may have noticed changes in your water on your own.

Maybe your water suddenly has a strong odor. Maybe your skin feels irritated after a shower. Maybe you even ran a home water test because something felt “off.”

No matter how you discovered it, the bottom line is this: many county water departments periodically super-chlorinate the water supply to help kill harmful bacteria. While this practice keeps the public water system safe, it also creates a new set of problems inside the home.

Common issues with super-chlorinated water include:

  • Strong chlorine odor
  • Unpleasant chlorine taste
  • Skin irritation and itchiness
  • Corrosion of plumbing fixtures
  • Breakdown of rubber seals, toilet flappers, and gaskets
  • Complications for home dialysis users
  • Toxicity for fish, reptiles, amphibians, and other aquatic pets

These concerns have many local residents asking an important question:

“Is the water entering my home actually safe for my family—and safe for my plumbing?”

Florida’s “Abundant but Exposed” Groundwater Problem

According to Florida Health, 92% of Florida’s drinking water comes from groundwater—the water we drink, cook with, bathe in, and brush our teeth with.

Groundwater is convenient…
…but also extremely vulnerable.

Because it lies so close to the surface, it can be contaminated by:

  • Harmful bacteria
  • Agricultural runoff
  • Pesticides
  • Chemicals
  • Toxins
  • Oil spills
  • Septic tanks
  • Landfill drainage
  • Animal fields

If it’s on the ground, it eventually finds its way into the water supply.

Why Chlorination Is Necessary—But Not Meant for Your Body or Your Plumbing

Chlorine is added to water to kill harmful bacteria. Without it, sending untreated water to homes would be extremely dangerous—just like sending raw meat home from the grocery store without packaging.

But here’s the key: Just like you remove the packaging before eating the meat… The chlorine should be removed before it enters your home and your body. It is NOT meant to:

  • Run through rubber seals
  • Sit inside water heaters
  • Be absorbed into your skin
  • Be inhaled during hot showers
  • Be consumed daily by children or pets

After 20 Years in the Field, We Noticed a Pattern

At All Star Plumbing & Air, we have spent two decades repairing:

  • Toilets leaking from decayed flappers
  • Water heaters not getting hot enough
  • Faucets and aerators clogged with buildup
  • Appliances failing years too early
  • Brown staining, white crusting, sulfur smells

We asked ourselves:

  • Why are we seeing the same problems over and over again?
  • Is it bad manufacturing? Poor installation?
  • Or is there a deeper issue most homeowners never see?

After extensive research and water testing across Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties… we found the answer.

Florida Water Has a Serious Contamination Problem

In many local neighborhoods, we’ve found a minimum of 14 contaminants, including 4 that exceed EWG Health Guidelines. A search of ZIP code 33408 in the EWG Tap Water Database shows the following:

Contaminants Above Health Guidelines

  • Arsenic
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Other Contaminants Detected

Aluminum, barium, chlorate, cyanide, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, molybdenum, strontium, vanadium, phthalates, and more.

These contaminants contribute to:

  • Fixture corrosion
  • Foul odors
  • Staining
  • Premature plumbing failures
  • Water heater breakdown
  • Scale buildup
  • Skin irritation
  • Possible long-term health concerns

From the Panhandle to the Keys, but especially on Florida’s east coast, the water quality is among the worst in the country.

What All Star Does for You

We built our filtration systems after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars, recruiting top water experts nationwide, and testing our systems with 10,000 gallons of water before ever installing them in a home.

Here’s what we promise:

1. We speak in plain English.
No chemistry degree needed.

2. We evaluate your water from scratch.
We tell you exactly what a system will and won’t solve.

3. If you already have a filtration system, we will:

  • Evaluate it
  • Explain how it works
  • Make it work better, if possible
  • Fix it or modify it
  • Help you get it replaced if you were sold the wrong unit

4. If you don’t have a system yet…
We guide you to the right system for your home.
Not the most expensive. Not the “one-size-fits-all” box store option.
The system your water actually needs.

Is a Whole-Home Filtration System Right for You?

If you’ve noticed:

  • Chlorine smell
  • Dry or itchy skin
  • White crust on faucets
  • Brown or orange staining
  • Clogged fixtures
  • Appliances failing early
  • Strange odors
  • Bad-tasting water

…a filtration system will dramatically improve your home, your family's health, and the lifespan of your plumbing.

Get a Free 30-Minute Water Analysis

We are offering complimentary water tests:

  • No obligation
  • 30 minutes
  • On-site evaluation
  • Learn exactly what’s in your water
  • See which system, if any, you actually need

Thousands of homeowners across Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties have joined the movement toward cleaner, healthier water.

Want to set up a visit, or have more questions? Call us 24/7 at 561-667-2900.