1,1-Dichloroethylene in Cudjoe Key Florida Water

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

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter water when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals reach groundwater. Because it readily volatilizes, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry, or dishwashing, so it can affect both the water you use and the indoor air in your home. It often has no obvious taste, smell, or color, which is why testing is the only reliable way to know whether it’s present. If a test shows elevated levels, treating the water where it enters your Cudjoe Key residence is a sensible next step.

VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene are measured at very low concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water from a tap in Cudjoe Gardens, Cutthroat Harbor Estates, or elsewhere on the island doesn’t guarantee absence. Many families choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth, bathing—not only at a single sink but throughout the house. A whole-house system gives consistent treated water to bathrooms, the kitchen, and appliances, which is especially useful in our warm, humid Lower Florida Keys climate where water use and indoor volatilization can be more noticeable.