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larry_cad
Explorer II
Mar 10, 2019

Orlando Fl Bad water supply

Currently located at Thousand Trails, and recently moved from Encore Lake Magic. Couple of weeks ago myself and DW noticed we were developing skin rash everywhere. It finally occurred to me it might be the water so I installed a whole house filter and the rash has disappeared. We also noticed our gums were always sore so we started using bottled water to brush teeth and that cleared up. Friends who rented a house near us for the winter, report similar issues and actually went to the ER and ended up with a skin clean prescription.

Wondering if anyone else has experienced these symptoms south and west of Orlando?
Seeking Advice
  • Big_Katuna's avatar
    Big_Katuna
    Explorer II
    Mar 10, 2019
    ken56 wrote:
    Pretty much all of FL has bad water. It smells. Not surprised it has caused rashes.


    I’ve lived here all my life and that is not my experience.

    There are areas that have higher sulphuric content and I agree it’s smelly.

    All Florida counties offer free water testing.

    Take some in and get it tested.
  • Sam_Spade's avatar
    Sam_Spade
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2019
    ken56 wrote:
    Pretty much all of FL has bad water. It smells. Not surprised it has caused rashes.


    Sad but true.
    Municipal water companies seem to do a pretty good job of cleaning it up though.
    I try not to fill my tank from a well......ever.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Mar 10, 2019
    Too many people. Too much waste. Florida is in water trouble.
  • ken56's avatar
    ken56
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2019
    Pretty much all of FL has bad water. It smells. Not surprised it has caused rashes.

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