1,1-Dichloroethylene in Cummings Florida Water

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

1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals are present. Because it readily evaporates, it can leave the water and enter the air in your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing, not just affect what you drink. It often doesn’t change taste, smell or appearance, so laboratory testing is usually the only reliable way to detect it. If testing shows elevated levels, treating the water where it comes into your house is a sensible first step for Cummings homeowners.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene can be present at very low concentrations and fluctuate over time, even when water looks clear. Many families in Cummings prefer reducing exposure for everyday uses like cooking, brushing teeth and bathing rather than focusing on a single faucet. Installing treatment at the point of entry provides consistent, treated water throughout the whole house — bathrooms, kitchen and appliances — which is practical in our humid subtropical climate where indoor air during showers can readily carry volatilized contaminants.