1,1-Dichloroethylene in Felda Florida Water

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

1,1-Dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter groundwater when certain solvents or related chemicals leach into aquifers. Because it vaporizes easily, it can affect the air in your home during showers, laundry, or dishwashing as well as the water you drink. It often has no noticeable taste, smell, or appearance, so testing—especially for private well owners in rural communities like Felda in Hendry County—is the only reliable way to know if it’s present. If tests show elevated levels, treating the water at the point it enters your house is a sensible next step.

VOCs such as 1,1-dichloroethylene are typically measured in very small concentrations and can fluctuate over time, so clear-looking water isn’t a guarantee of safety. Many families in Felda choose to reduce exposure for everyday uses—cooking, brushing teeth, bathing—not just at a single faucet. A whole-house system ensures treated water at all bathrooms, the kitchen, and for appliances, which is especially practical in a rural Southwest Florida community where homes often rely on private wells and treatment needs can vary from property to property.