1,1-Dichloroethylene in Everglades Florida Water

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

1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain industrial solvents or related chemicals contaminate sources. Because it volatilizes easily, it can move from water into the air during showers, laundry, and dishwashing, affecting both what you drink and what you breathe indoors. It usually can’t be seen, tasted, or smelled, so the only reliable way to know if it’s in your supply is through testing. If results show elevated levels, treating the water where it comes into your Everglades home is a sensible next step.

Even clear water can contain low-level VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene, and concentrations may change over time. Many families in Collier County prefer reducing exposure for everyday activities—cooking, brushing teeth, and bathing—rather than limiting treatment to a single faucet. A whole-house system delivers consistent, treated water across bathrooms, kitchens, and appliances, which is especially useful in the Everglades area where hard, mineral-rich water and occasional storm-driven sediment can complicate household plumbing and water use.