1,1-Dichloroethylene in Christmas Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of 1,1-Dichloroethylene in the Water Supply of Christmas Florida Homes

1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals reach aquifers. Because it volatilizes easily, it can move from water into the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. Homeowners in rural Christmas—many of whom rely on private wells—often can’t detect VOCs by smell or taste, so testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present. If your well test shows elevated levels, treating the water where it enters the house is a practical next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured at very low concentrations and can change over time, so clear water doesn’t guarantee it’s absent. Families in the Christmas and Bithlo areas often prefer a solution that protects routine uses—cooking, tooth brushing and bathing—throughout the whole home rather than at a single tap. A point-of-entry system delivers consistent treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, which is especially helpful in central Florida’s humid subtropical climate where indoor air quality during showers can matter.